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Also known as the Russian Atlantis, this ancient Greek city is partially sunken into the Black Sea, although large parts of the site can still be explored aboveground. And a five-foot rise would mean La Guardia airport and portions of Manhattan would be underwater which may not be that far, given that an eight-foot rise may happen in the next century. Seems that people who prefer the suburbs to the water may be in luck as the world changes. Curious just how far your dollar goes in Miami? New Jersey is going to be hard hit with rising sea levels - and Hoboken is far from the only place that is going to see some serious flooding. The map shows the areas at risk of flooding with every foot of sea level rise. World Agents for Change. New predictions suggest that sea level may rise inches over the next decade, enough to start causing problems. Prediction maps from Climate Central show the worst inland flooding on the East coast would be in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Persian Gulf.

There are dozens of endearing dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Miami. Also, the new electric cars, are they helping enough. Read Jul 26 Third Parties in the U. Climate Central is the nonprofit organization behind the report. Studying the site is also difficult, as sand has piled up over the years, obscuring much of the ancient city. Although the carbon emissions issue is one of climate policy, Strauss stressed that the findings from these kinds of studies should continue to offer a wake-up call about our energy consumption. In other places, the migration caused by rising seas could trigger or exacerbate regional conflicts. Connect with us. Tracking The Tropics. These storms may soon seem like just a little extra rain, though, if figures are correct in predicting the flooding of Central Charleston over the next few decades.

Also, the new electric cars, are they helping enough. Leave a comment. Although the carbon emissions issue is one of climate policy, Strauss stressed that the findings from these kinds of studies should continue to offer a wake-up call about our energy consumption. Divers have discovered shipwrecks, statues, and temples, although they have yet to discover how the waters overtook this once-bustling Egyptian city. The map shows the areas at risk of flooding with every foot of sea level rise. However, the birthplace of Starbucks and Grunge is not in for an easy few decades. Have a look at the devastation left behind by Hurricane Sandy. The first map shows earlier expectations of submerged land by Hollywood has a lock-in date of

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As many as 3. In other places, the migration caused by rising seas could trigger or exacerbate regional conflicts. Tracking The Tropics. It may be the stuff of legends, but there is simply no way to write a list about underwater cities and not include Atlantis! Global carbon dioxide emissions have somewhat steadied since Next week, the UN will gather in Bonn, Germany, to discuss how to implement the Paris agreement, which Donald Trump has said he will back out of. Or, of course, learn to dive, and see it from under the waves in a few decades time instead. Gulf of Thailand.

Economy Oct 08 U. Strauss said, and they must do it quickly. Ionesco said. Prediction maps from Climate Central show the worst inland flooding on the East coast would be in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Populated area. It may be the stuff of legends, but there is simply no way to write a list about underwater cities and not include Atlantis! Want a sneak peek of things to come for Atlantic City? The UN's emissions gap report had a sliver of good news.

Ionesco said. To submit a letter to the editor for publication, write to letters nytimes. World Agents for Change. Overall greenhouse gas emissions, however, continue to rise. Nation Oct Have a look at the devastation left behind by Hurricane Sandy. Arts Oct A rise of even a foot could put some cities underwater; although maybe not quite to the extremes of the Atlantean legend that that phrase conjures up. Canes Miami Hurricanes.

Of the sunken cities on this list, Phanagoria is probably the one that least is known about. Persian Gulf. Goodell is, admittedly, writing intentionally shocking predictions - but they come from a basis in hard fact. But the new outlook, the second map, indicates that the bottom part of the country will be underwater at high tide. Miami Sports. As many as 3. Georgetown, South Park, Harbor Island, Interbay, and Golden Gardens are some of the areas he mentions specifically, and that covers a large part of the city. The comments section is closed.

Wednesday, Oct 7. Close Comment Window. This charming historic district has already been hit by several tropical storms in recent years that have seen cruise ships diverted and flooding in the streets. However, the birthplace of Starbucks and Grunge is not in for an easy few decades. Yes Not now. Prediction maps from Climate Central show the worst inland flooding on the East coast would be in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Who doesn't? Bad news for anyone who lives on the coast, or has one of these fifteen cities on their bucket list… because thanks to rising sea levels, they will soon be underwater. Connect with us.

Now, Atlantis is seen as anything from a purely fictional city used to tell a story about pride, to the birth of civilization, to prove that aliens have been to Earth. So where does your city, town, or county fall on the map? However, like many ports and islands, the proximity of the water the very thing that keeps so many coming back is why Galveston is going to be flooded sooner rather than later. The UN's emissions gap report had a sliver of good news. New projection for Seattle Seahawks, Week 4. What do you think? He suggests that when flooding starts washing away the beaches, it will simply be too expensive for the government to maintain them. These storms may soon seem like just a little extra rain, though, if figures are correct in predicting the flooding of Central Charleston over the next few decades.

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Close Comment Window. Not all of Los Angeles will be overtaken by water at the start - and as a massive, sprawling city, the areas furthest inland have little to be too concerned about in terms of seeing direct flooding. Now, Lion City sits under around feet of water and is still wonderfully well preserved. Want a sneak peek of things to come for Atlantic City? Strauss offered the example of New Orleans, a city below sea level that was devastated in when its extensive levees and other protections failed during Hurricane Katrina. What do you think? Also known as the Russian Atlantis, this ancient Greek city is partially sunken into the Black Sea, although large parts of the site can still be explored aboveground. Log in to Reply.

The map also shows the likelihood for each decade that sea level rise plus storm surge plus tide will reach a certain threshold. Will your city or county be flooded by ? Climate Central likens the concept to an ice sculpture melting in a warm room. Geological Survey to map all areas along the continental U. Climate change will put pressure on cities in multiple ways, said Loretta Hieber Girardet, a Bangkok resident and United Nations disaster risk-reduction official. For Teachers. Gulf of Thailand. However, east coasters who are looking for a flutter may be out of luck if they are planning a trip to Atlantic City. But the new outlook, the second map, indicates that the bottom part of the country will be underwater at high tide.

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He suggests that when flooding starts washing away the beaches, it will simply be too expensive for the government to maintain them. Health Long-Term Care. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top fast-food spots around Miami, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges. New predictions suggest that sea level may rise inches over the next decade, enough to start causing problems. Politics Oct But the new outlook, the second map, indicates that the bottom part of the country will be underwater at high tide. New projection for New Jersey is another area that like Florida will be particularly hard hit by rising sea levels, especially along the touristy boardwalk. Research suggests that at the current pace, carbon emissions could increase the sea level at least 14 feet by the year Read Comments.

This is one of those rare cases where a city was actually intentionally flooded when Quiandao Lake was created as part of a hydro-electric project. Now, Lion City sits under around feet of water and is still wonderfully well preserved. At the rate the world is headed now, hundreds of millions of people living on coasts may watch their cities flood with waters rising two meters by You must log in to post a comment. Populated area. Ho Chi Minh City. Additional Support Provided By:. Though predictions show catastrophic sea level rise with 2 degrees Celsius warming, the predictions worsen as temperatures rise. About Feedback Funders Support Jobs. Could it have been an earthquake, a natural disaster… or did sea levels simply rise over the top of it all?

The map also shows the likelihood for each decade that sea level rise plus storm surge plus tide will reach a certain threshold. This is one of those rare cases where a city was actually intentionally flooded when Quiandao Lake was created as part of a hydro-electric project. In other places, the migration caused by rising seas could trigger or exacerbate regional conflicts. World Agents for Change. Persian Gulf. Strauss said, and they must do it quickly. Tweet to newshour. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top fast-food spots around Miami, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

And tourists flock here for diving, to see this incredibly beautiful city that rests at the bottom of a lake. New Jersey is another area that like Florida will be particularly hard hit by rising sea levels, especially along the touristy boardwalk. Close Menu. Those cruise ships may want to start looking further inland for new places to visit soon…. Fort Lauderdale, North of Miami, is similarly popular with visitors for its gorgeous beaches. Yes Not now. This Egyptian city was once the main port for all entrance into Egypt - and the discovery of it on the ocean floor has helped archeologists prove that the land one stretched much further into what is now the sea. Wednesday, Oct 7. Close Comment Window. The map also shows the likelihood for each decade that sea level rise plus storm surge plus tide will reach a certain threshold.

These storms may soon seem like just a little extra rain, though, if figures are correct in predicting the flooding of Central Charleston over the next few decades. By Rose Moore Nov 17, Gulf of Thailand. Ionesco said. In India, the legend of Dwarka the city founded by Krishna himself may have been substantiated by the discovery of an underwater ruin. Cities must invest vastly greater sums in such defenses, Mr. New Jersey is another area that like Florida will be particularly hard hit by rising sea levels, especially along the touristy boardwalk. Tell us what you discovered with the search tool. Hollywood has a lock-in date of

Climate change will put pressure on cities in multiple ways, said Loretta Hieber Girardet, a Bangkok resident and United Nations disaster risk-reduction official. Will Your City Be Underwater? The first map shows earlier expectations of submerged land by Thonis the Egyptian name or Heraclion the Greek , was found on the ocean floor around 6. Leave a respectful comment. And tourists flock here for diving, to see this incredibly beautiful city that rests at the bottom of a lake. East China Sea. Sharon San Antonio says:. Are they working on anything to prevent this from happing?

New Jersey is another area that like Florida will be particularly hard hit by rising sea levels, especially along the touristy boardwalk. Arts Oct Email Address Subscribe. Political Process. Strauss said, and they must do it quickly. Close Comment Window. But the new outlook, the second map, indicates that the bottom part of the country will be underwater at high tide. Bad news for anyone who lives on the coast, or has one of these fifteen cities on their bucket list… because thanks to rising sea levels, they will soon be underwater. Log in to Reply. Climate change is no joke, and sea levels are rising as the ice caps melt, while hurricanes and storms also contribute to the destruction of low-lying coastal areas.

However, the city was sacked by the Saracens in the 8 th century, and with sea levels rising and slowly flooding the resort, it was abandoned. Global carbon dioxide emissions have somewhat steadied since To submit a letter to the editor for publication, write to letters nytimes. Tell us what you discovered with the search tool. And tourists flock here for diving, to see this incredibly beautiful city that rests at the bottom of a lake. Goodell is, admittedly, writing intentionally shocking predictions - but they come from a basis in hard fact. Coastlines will be redrawn even under the original goal set by the UN in the Paris climate agreement—which was to keep warming between 1. East China Sea. Political Process.

East China Sea. The map also shows the likelihood for each decade that sea level rise plus storm surge plus tide will reach a certain threshold. Ho Chi Minh City. Under that prediction, Miami along with the bottom third of Florida would be entirely underwater, according to data from Climate Central analyzed by The Guardian. Hollywood has a lock-in date of Land underwater at high tide. However, like many ports and islands, the proximity of the water the very thing that keeps so many coming back is why Galveston is going to be flooded sooner rather than later. Log in to Reply.

Yes Not now. New projection for Thonis the Egyptian name or Heraclion the Greek , was found on the ocean floor around 6. Want a sneak peek of things to come for Atlantic City? It may be the stuff of legends, but there is simply no way to write a list about underwater cities and not include Atlantis! World Oct Ionesco said. Are they working on anything to prevent this from happing? Coastlines will be redrawn even under the original goal set by the UN in the Paris climate agreement—which was to keep warming between 1.

Something has to be done! Now, statues and mansions are on the ocean floor waiting to be explored. The map shows the areas at risk of flooding with every foot of sea level rise. This charming historic district has already been hit by several tropical storms in recent years that have seen cruise ships diverted and flooding in the streets. We are talking about what could happen if we continue to emit this much carbon into the atmosphere. He suggests that when flooding starts washing away the beaches, it will simply be too expensive for the government to maintain them. Read Jul 26 Third Parties in the U. East China Sea. And the beaches and waterfront that are so lovely to stroll along? Goodell is, admittedly, writing intentionally shocking predictions - but they come from a basis in hard fact.

Leave a comment. Some of the city walls even poke up out of the waves, and tourists can dive the site, but can also choose to simply snorkel through the ruins instead. Miami and nearly all the beaches along the coasts of Florida up through New York would be underwater. Divers have discovered shipwrecks, statues, and temples, although they have yet to discover how the waters overtook this once-bustling Egyptian city. Originally, this city was known as Shi Cheng, although the distinctive architecture has since meant that tourists often refer to it as Lion City. These storms may soon seem like just a little extra rain, though, if figures are correct in predicting the flooding of Central Charleston over the next few decades. The political and commercial capital, Bangkok, is particularly imperiled. However, the city was sacked by the Saracens in the 8 th century, and with sea levels rising and slowly flooding the resort, it was abandoned.

Economy Oct 08 U. Seattle Seahawks, Week 4. But the new outlook, the second map, indicates that the bottom part of the country will be underwater at high tide. Will Your City Be Underwater? Global temperatures are expected to rise 3 degrees Celsius, the United Nations announced on Tuesday. Arabian Sea. At least gamblers can still head to Vegas, as the desert city is definitely not one under threat from the encroaching ocean! So where does your city, town, or county fall on the map? The Latest.

What do you think? Gulf of Thailand. The new data shows that million people already live in places that are below the high tide line, which Mr. Studying the site is also difficult, as sand has piled up over the years, obscuring much of the ancient city. Like many other beach spots, the shoreline is the first to go - and with it, the tourism here. East China Sea. Georgetown, South Park, Harbor Island, Interbay, and Golden Gardens are some of the areas he mentions specifically, and that covers a large part of the city. Gone as well, of course, completely underwater. Tweet to newshour.

Close Comment Window. He suggests that when flooding starts washing away the beaches, it will simply be too expensive for the government to maintain them. Legends of Cleopatra and her beauty are well known, as are tales of one of the original Wonders of the World - the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Galveston is a resort city and port city known as a great destination for cruise ships and family weekends - and tourists flock here for the beaches and botanical gardens. Coastlines will be redrawn even under the original goal set by the UN in the Paris climate agreement—which was to keep warming between 1. Now, Atlantis is seen as anything from a purely fictional city used to tell a story about pride, to the birth of civilization, to prove that aliens have been to Earth. Mediterranean Sea. Thursday, the New York Times reported that the White House will promote coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy as an answer to climate change. Yes Not now.

Geological Survey to map all areas along the continental U. It may be the stuff of legends, but there is simply no way to write a list about underwater cities and not include Atlantis! Want a sneak peek of things to come for Atlantic City? Political Process. The new research shows that some million people are now living on land that will be below the high-tide line by midcentury. Although the carbon emissions issue is one of climate policy, Strauss stressed that the findings from these kinds of studies should continue to offer a wake-up call about our energy consumption. In India, the legend of Dwarka the city founded by Krishna himself may have been substantiated by the discovery of an underwater ruin. Read Comments.

Miami and nearly all the beaches along the coasts of Florida up through New York would be underwater. Land underwater at high tide. Fort Lauderdale, North of Miami, is similarly popular with visitors for its gorgeous beaches. According to some predictions, climate change could see Venice, Long Beach, and Santa Monica destroyed. South China Sea. Leave a respectful comment. New predictions suggest that sea level may rise inches over the next decade, enough to start causing problems. Share Share Tweet Email Comment. It may be the stuff of legends, but there is simply no way to write a list about underwater cities and not include Atlantis! Climate change will put pressure on cities in multiple ways, said Loretta Hieber Girardet, a Bangkok resident and United Nations disaster risk-reduction official.

However, the birthplace of Starbucks and Grunge is not in for an easy few decades. Climate Central is the nonprofit organization behind the report. This charming historic district has already been hit by several tropical storms in recent years that have seen cruise ships diverted and flooding in the streets. World Oct You must log in to post a comment. New projection for Related Topics Lifestyle. According to James Rufo Hill, a climatologist, large parts of the city may find themselves flooded every hide tide - by as soon as Leave a respectful comment. But even if that investment happens, defensive measures can go only so far.

Thursday, the New York Times reported that the White House will promote coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy as an answer to climate change. Strauss offered the example of New Orleans, a city below sea level that was devastated in when its extensive levees and other protections failed during Hurricane Katrina. New Jersey is going to be hard hit with rising sea levels - and Hoboken is far from the only place that is going to see some serious flooding. Fort Lauderdale, North of Miami, is similarly popular with visitors for its gorgeous beaches. Persian Gulf. Climate change will put pressure on cities in multiple ways, said Loretta Hieber Girardet, a Bangkok resident and United Nations disaster risk-reduction official. Leave a comment. To submit a letter to the editor for publication, write to letters nytimes. Read Comments. We are talking about what could happen if we continue to emit this much carbon into the atmosphere.

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Nation Oct Also, the new electric cars, are they helping enough. Tell us what you discovered with the search tool. South China Sea. Surfers may lose one of their favorite vacation spots, and beach bums will have far less beach to sunbathe on because it looks like Hawaii is going to be one of the places where even a relatively small rise in sea level will make a big difference. However, like many ports and islands, the proximity of the water the very thing that keeps so many coming back is why Galveston is going to be flooded sooner rather than later. However, the birthplace of Starbucks and Grunge is not in for an easy few decades. China and the U. The new research shows that some million people are now living on land that will be below the high-tide line by midcentury.

Health Long-Term Care. Strauss also cautioned that the map is better at predicting threat to large areas than at detailing the risk to specific homes. Additional Support Provided By:. Like many other beach spots, the shoreline is the first to go - and with it, the tourism here. Then why not check out our top spots for donuts in South Florida. Originally, this city was known as Shi Cheng, although the distinctive architecture has since meant that tourists often refer to it as Lion City. Seems that people who prefer the suburbs to the water may be in luck as the world changes. Will Your City Be Underwater? This sunny city sees hundreds of thousands of tourists flood in annually for Comic-Con, but this nerdy extravaganza may have to relocate within the next few decades. Also, the new electric cars, are they helping enough.

The first map shows earlier expectations of submerged land by Galveston is a resort city and port city known as a great destination for cruise ships and family weekends - and tourists flock here for the beaches and botanical gardens. But the new outlook, the second map, indicates that the bottom part of the country will be underwater at high tide. Like New Orleans, the findings consider both cities past the point of no return. Climate change is no joke, and sea levels are rising as the ice caps melt, while hurricanes and storms also contribute to the destruction of low-lying coastal areas. December 10, at pm. Miami Sports. Populated area. According to some predictions, climate change could see Venice, Long Beach, and Santa Monica destroyed. Those cruise ships may want to start looking further inland for new places to visit soon….

Now, statues and mansions are on the ocean floor waiting to be explored. Seattle Seahawks, Week 4. Leave a respectful comment. Are they working on anything to prevent this from happing? Ho Chi Minh City. The analysis does not take into account protection measures such as sea walls and levees. In addition to sea level rise, a global temperature increase of 3 degrees Celsius would lead to longer droughts and stronger hurricanes, The Guardian reported. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top fast-food spots around Miami, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges. What do you think?

Of the sunken cities on this list, Phanagoria is probably the one that least is known about. The UN's emissions gap report had a sliver of good news. However, the city was sacked by the Saracens in the 8 th century, and with sea levels rising and slowly flooding the resort, it was abandoned. Alexandria, Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great around B. Read Oct 08 5 takeaways from the VP debate. What do you think? Climate Central is the nonprofit organization behind the report. We are talking about what could happen if we continue to emit this much carbon into the atmosphere. Strauss attributes to protective measures like seawalls and other barriers. Related Topics Lifestyle.

Ho Chi Minh City. Climate Central likens the concept to an ice sculpture melting in a warm room. The UN's emissions gap report had a sliver of good news. Miami Sports. Strauss said, and they must do it quickly. Global carbon dioxide emissions have somewhat steadied since Strauss offered the example of New Orleans, a city below sea level that was devastated in when its extensive levees and other protections failed during Hurricane Katrina. In addition to sea level rise, a global temperature increase of 3 degrees Celsius would lead to longer droughts and stronger hurricanes, The Guardian reported.

Or, of course, learn to dive, and see it from under the waves in a few decades time instead. The new research shows that some million people are now living on land that will be below the high-tide line by midcentury. In addition to sea level rise, a global temperature increase of 3 degrees Celsius would lead to longer droughts and stronger hurricanes, The Guardian reported. Standard elevation measurements using satellites struggle to differentiate the true ground level from the tops of trees or buildings, said Scott A. New Jersey is another area that like Florida will be particularly hard hit by rising sea levels, especially along the touristy boardwalk. At the rate the world is headed now, hundreds of millions of people living on coasts may watch their cities flood with waters rising two meters by Bad news for anyone who lives on the coast, or has one of these fifteen cities on their bucket list… because thanks to rising sea levels, they will soon be underwater. However, like many ports and islands, the proximity of the water the very thing that keeps so many coming back is why Galveston is going to be flooded sooner rather than later.

Legends of Cleopatra and her beauty are well known, as are tales of one of the original Wonders of the World - the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Read Comments. Seattle Seahawks, Week 4. It may be the stuff of legends, but there is simply no way to write a list about underwater cities and not include Atlantis! Miami is one of those. We are talking about what could happen if we continue to emit this much carbon into the atmosphere. Seems that people who prefer the suburbs to the water may be in luck as the world changes. Geological Survey to map all areas along the continental U.

Bad news for anyone who lives on the coast, or has one of these fifteen cities on their bucket list… because thanks to rising sea levels, they will soon be underwater. Thursday, the New York Times reported that the White House will promote coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy as an answer to climate change. Tracking The Tropics. Global temperatures are expected to rise 3 degrees Celsius, the United Nations announced on Tuesday. Miami is one of those. Gone as well, of course, completely underwater. Could it have been an earthquake, a natural disaster… or did sea levels simply rise over the top of it all? Strauss offered the example of New Orleans, a city below sea level that was devastated in when its extensive levees and other protections failed during Hurricane Katrina. The new research shows that some million people are now living on land that will be below the high-tide line by midcentury.

By , around a quarter of the livable land will be underwater, with that rising to over half by Close Comment Window. Studying the site is also difficult, as sand has piled up over the years, obscuring much of the ancient city. Close Menu. Legends of Cleopatra and her beauty are well known, as are tales of one of the original Wonders of the World - the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Georgetown, South Park, Harbor Island, Interbay, and Golden Gardens are some of the areas he mentions specifically, and that covers a large part of the city. Strauss also cautioned that the map is better at predicting threat to large areas than at detailing the risk to specific homes. Climate change will put pressure on cities in multiple ways, said Loretta Hieber Girardet, a Bangkok resident and United Nations disaster risk-reduction official. Read Jul 26 Third Parties in the U.

Galveston is a resort city and port city known as a great destination for cruise ships and family weekends - and tourists flock here for the beaches and botanical gardens. Also, the new electric cars, are they helping enough. Though predictions show catastrophic sea level rise with 2 degrees Celsius warming, the predictions worsen as temperatures rise. The UN's emissions gap report had a sliver of good news. Some of the city walls even poke up out of the waves, and tourists can dive the site, but can also choose to simply snorkel through the ruins instead. Bad news for anyone who lives on the coast, or has one of these fifteen cities on their bucket list… because thanks to rising sea levels, they will soon be underwater. Miami is one of those. Strauss offered the example of New Orleans, a city below sea level that was devastated in when its extensive levees and other protections failed during Hurricane Katrina. World Oct

Climate Central likens the concept to an ice sculpture melting in a warm room. A little bit like a Roman Vegas, Baiae was known for its hot springs and baths, a permanent holiday spot for the rich and famous of Rome. The team used data from the U. Miami is one of those. East China Sea. Research suggests that at the current pace, carbon emissions could increase the sea level at least 14 feet by the year Of the sunken cities on this list, Phanagoria is probably the one that least is known about. Ionesco said.

However, like many ports and islands, the proximity of the water the very thing that keeps so many coming back is why Galveston is going to be flooded sooner rather than later. Coastlines will be redrawn even under the original goal set by the UN in the Paris climate agreement—which was to keep warming between 1. So where does your city, town, or county fall on the map? You must log in to post a comment. Politics Oct Miami is one of those. Miami and nearly all the beaches along the coasts of Florida up through New York would be underwater. Now, Lion City sits under around feet of water and is still wonderfully well preserved. Sharon San Antonio says:. New Jersey is going to be hard hit with rising sea levels - and Hoboken is far from the only place that is going to see some serious flooding.

Close Comment Window. Move the slider bar at the left to increase the sea level rise, and the areas on the map that are subject to being flooded or entirely underwater grow. As the bar moves, you can watch the population, number of homes and acres of land in danger swell in size. This Egyptian city was once the main port for all entrance into Egypt - and the discovery of it on the ocean floor has helped archeologists prove that the land one stretched much further into what is now the sea. December 10, at pm. Sharon San Antonio says:. But the new outlook, the second map, indicates that the bottom part of the country will be underwater at high tide. According to some predictions, climate change could see Venice, Long Beach, and Santa Monica destroyed. Related Topics Lifestyle. Read Oct 08 5 takeaways from the VP debate.