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Jakarta, Indonesia
- Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and a hub for culture, economics, and politics with a population of over 10 million, is facing rapid sinking. Reports suggest that significant parts of the city could be underwater by 2050, making it one of the fastest-sinking cities in the world.
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Timbuktu, Mali
- The mud brick walls of the city's mosques, built in the 14th-16th centuries, are at risk due to their earthen architecture.
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Dead Sea
- The Dead Sea level is said to drop at least three feet (one meter) annually. Experts fear that it will disappear completely if the population keeps diverting the Jordan River’s flow, as it is the Dead Sea's only source of water.
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4 / 30 Fotos
The Great Wall of China
- Over-cultivation, natural wear and tear, and the sale of bricks with historical engravings have already damaged two-thirds of the iconic wall.
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5 / 30 Fotos
Manila, Philippines
- The capital city is said to be sinking at a rate of approximately four inches yearly because of excessive groundwater pumping and rising sea levels.
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6 / 30 Fotos
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
- The park's peak, measuring 20,310 feet (6190 meters), is known as the tallest in North America and is currently experiencing significant changes due to glacier melting.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Grand Canyon, USA
- The peak has been listed as one of the 11 most endangered historic sites in the US by the National Trust for Historic Preservation because of depreciation from tourism.
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8 / 30 Fotos
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
- Studies show that more than half of the reef has been bleached to death from rising water temperatures and acid pollution in the corals.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Seychelles
- The island paradise situated off the east coast of Africa is facing a threat from rising sea levels, putting the low-lying islands at risk due to unprecedented changes.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Petra, Jordan
- The most famous archaeological site in the country suffers from a combination of rainfall, winds, and weathering caused by the hands of visitors.
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11 / 30 Fotos
Swiss Alps
- The mountain range loses about 3% of its glacial ice every year because of global warming. Experts predict that half of the ice from the 4,000 glaciers will disappear by 2050 due to past emissions alone.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Everglades, USA
- The 1.5-million-acre wetlands reserve in Florida is at risk due to flooding, invasive species, and urbanization, making it the country's most threatened park.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Mendenhall Valley, Alaska
- Beneath the Mendenhall Glacier are famous caves and ice domes that continue to melt every year.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Memphis, Egypt
- Experts predict that nearby construction, rising groundwater, and pollution threaten the tombs, monuments, and pyramids.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, USA
- The Michigan park known for its beautiful natural scenery is falling victim to climate change. Through altered temperatures and precipitation patterns, the park's natural ecosystems are suffering.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Because of excessive use of underground water and fast city growth, several areas of the city are sinking slightly every year.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, USA
- The dunes and beaches that are 450 ft (137 m) above the coast are suffering from the invasion of algae, mussels, and a rise in phosphate levels.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Congo Basin, Central Africa
- Two-thirds of the world's second-largest rainforest, with 1.3 million sq km, may disappear by 2040 because of illegal mining.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Venice, Italy
- The famous city known for its romantic gondola rides has been slowly sinking over the years, and may disappear completely underwater.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Glacier National Park, USA
- The park, which was home to over 150 glaciers, now has only 25 active glaciers and is running the risk of losing all its glaciers in the next 15 years.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Maldives Islands
- This group of islands in the Indian Ocean is slowly going underwater due to climate change. Experts estimate that by 2100, the Maldives could be completely submerged.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Taj Mahal, India
- Due to the pollution and erosion caused by visitors over time, experts believe that the symbol of India could turn into ruins.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Big Sur, USA
- The area is famous for whale watching, yet spotting marine mammals has become harder due to recent droughts and forest fires.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA
- Seventy million years worth of volcanic activity, as well as some of the world's most unique species and geological features, are being threatened by higher temperatures, drier conditions, and invading species.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
New Orleans, USA
- Researchers report that the city, located on the Gulf of Mexico, is sinking at a rate of up to two inches per year, due to a combined effect of groundwater pumping and rising sea levels.
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26 / 30 Fotos
Grand Teton National Park, USA
- In addition to a deteriorating landscape, the park also faces the extinction of trout due to rises in water temperatures.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Outer Banks, USA
- North Carolina's Outer Banks, including beautiful beaches and landmarks like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, may soon vanish due to the combined effects of storms, development, and a rising sea level.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- The mountain is melting! Between 1912 and 2007, the total area of Kilimanjaro's ice fields had reportedly already shrunk by nearly 85%. See also: Simple lifestyle changes that help the environment
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