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These Cities Are Actually Sinking Into The Ocean

Thanks to the escalating effects of climate change, some of the world's largest cities could meet the same fate as Atlantis by the end of this century. Rising sea levels are one of the worst environmental consequences of melting polar ice, and since most of humanity's major population centers are built on waterfronts, this poses one of the biggest imminent threats to our species. NASA estimates that sea levels could rise 3 to 6 feet by the year 2100, which would displace hundreds of millions...

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    10 Massive Cities That Are Actually Sinking Into The Ocean

    10 Massive Cities That Are Actually Sinking Into The Ocean

    Thanks to the escalating effects of climate change, some of the world's largest cities could meet the same fate as Atlantis by the end of this …

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