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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Many islands are disappearing due to rising levels and some already disappeared also. However, let’s know about the Islands which are at risk due to rising sea levels. In the article, given the top 25 islands affected by rising sea levels. Read the information given about them and quickly check out their beauties before they disappear into the blue sea.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Top 25 Islands Affected By Rising Sea Levels – According to BBC Reports[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands are disappearing into the blue sea. The sea level has risen by 8 millimeters per year since 1993. Due to rising, the capital of Choiseul rises to 6.6 feet of sea level. After research, it is known that 5 reef islands have already disappeared and the villages which were on the islands are destroyed.
Maldives
Maldives small island situated in south Asia. It is situated between Srilanka and India. Many hotels and resorts are converted by the islands. Due to the low elevation of the islands they are covered by the sea levels. The world bank informed, due to rising sea levels the entire country will soon be underwater by 2100. In the Maldives, there are 8 places where you never visited but soon you should before they disappear.
- Bhutan
- Seychelles
- Iran
- Namibia
- Djibouti
- Albania
- Uzbekistan
- Armenia
Palau
Over 500 islands, Palau is an archipelago located in the south pacific which is part of the Micronesia region. The sea level of Palau has been rising 0.35 inches per year since 1993. After research, it was found that it would rise to 24 more inches by 2090. Also known from research, the yards are flooding during full moon tides and it is moving to a new country. On the island, huge jellyfish are disappearing because of climate change. Showing you 14 remote places where you should visit once.
- Easter Island, chile
- Longyearbyen, Norway
- Devon Island, Canada
- Crescent lake, china.
- Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
- Barra Island, Scotland
- Apolima, Samoa
- Tristan da Cunha
- McMurdo Station, Antarctica
- The Kerguelen islands
- Siwa oasis, Egypt
- Pitcairn Island, south pacific
- Tibetan plateau, China
- Socotra Island, Yemen
Micronesia
Micronesia is a country that is situated by 600 over islands. It is made up of 4 islands: Pohnpei, Kosrae, Chuuk, and Yap. The island is filled with mangroves, beaches, mountains, and lagoons. Due to rising sea levels, the islands are disappearing. All the things situated are getting destroyed. In Micronesia, many islands have been reduced to small sizes.
Fiji
The pacific islands of Fiji are also converting to sea levels. Vunidogoloa, the village of Fiji, got worse due to sea-level rise. After research, the villagers confirmed that they got a loss of 15-20 meters of shoreline due to the destruction of mangroves. The sea level would rise to 43 centimeters by 2050. However, due to rise, it affected the coral reefs that resulted in white corals and vulnerable to disease. Mentioned 7 favorite destinations where you should visit.
- Portugal
- Thailand
- Ireland
- Norway
- Peru
- Turkey
- Hawaii
Tuvalu
From the prime minister of Tuvalu, it is known that rising sea level weather is getting affected which is causing a threat to the population. The prime minister also added that Tuvalu is the only place on earth due to the rise it may cause huge disaster to more than 10,000 resistance. However, the hikers mentioned some islands for must-visit.
St. Lucia
St. Kitts
St. John BVI
Saba
Puerto Rico
St. Eustatius
Martinique
Aruba
Seychelles
From the east coast of Africa, Seychelles is facing a huge rise in sea levels compared to the last 6,000 years. 85% of the country’s development sitting on the coastline is getting affected due to sea rise. From the research, it is known that With increasing about one meter it can cause disaster to low islands and coastal areas. Around 70% loss is gonna happen to the country. The mangroves and coral reefs of the country are also at high risk.
Marshall Islands
It is found that the island of marshall island is getting affected by rising sea levels. By 2045 it may rise to 16 inches if nothing is done. The volcanic islands and coral atolls in the center of a specific ocean situated may change due to rising. So, you can visit the places before they disappear.
Shishmaref, Alaska
Shishmaref, Alaska which is situated near the Bering strait may change due to ice melting and land erosion. Because of climate change, the place has become zero ground. You can visit the place to see its beauty.
Kiribati
Kiribati is an island which is located in the US states between Hawaii and Australia in the specific ocean. It includes 33 more islands that are affected by rising levels. Due to rising levels, the island has moved to the largest island and so, the president of the country bought 6,000 acres of land from Fiji to maintain populations.
Nauru
Nauru is an island located in the pacific ocean that has become unsuitable for human beings. Due to the rise, people are living on coastlines but soon it is going to disappear to the blue sea level.
Tongo
Tongo is situated in the south pacific ocean that consists of 169 islands of which 36 islands are inhabited. In this country, the islands are rapidly rising to sea level. Restaurants, homes, businesses, hotels, beaches are already moving to other countries to escape from deep water. Many mangroves and corals of this island have already been destroyed due to climate change.
Comoros
Comoros is an island situated between Madagascar and Mozambique off the east coast of Africa. The island is made with 3 large and several small islands. It is a vulnerable island. Due to climate change and rising sea level, the island is suffering from huge damage. The agriculture and fish industry is affected due to floods.
Saint Martins
Saint Martin is a small island situated in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the most vulnerable islands in South Asia. Due to the rising sea level, it has great effects on the area, residents, and businesses. For climate change, it causes huge erosion and floods.
Federal States of Micronesia
The federal state of Micronesia consists of four main islands that include Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei to Kosrae. These lands are destroying 3 times faster. The sea level is rising to 10mm per year. Due to climate change, flooding, erosion, storms the country is soon going to disappear. These four islands have the great beauty of nature. You can visit the place with your family and friends.
Torres Strait Islands, Australia
Torres strait islands are rising to 6mm- 8mm per year. Due to erosion and increasing carbon dioxide, the oceans become warmer and more acidic. The government of the county has declared to take precautions to save from climate changes due to rising sea levels.
Tangier Island
Tangier Island, Virginia, is at the top level for climate change in the United States. The sea level rises to 6 feet. Since 1850, the island has lost two-thirds of the land due to glacial rebound.
Cape Verde
Cape Verde is an island situated on the west coast of Africa. Like other islands, Cape Verde is a valuable island. Because of its small surface area, huge population, water shortage it impacts climate change. For geographic vulnerability, it has impacts on natural catastrophes. The archipelago has remarks on environmental issues to plan for development goals.
French Polynesia
French Polynesia, a part of France, consists of 1000 islands in the south pacific. Due to the rising sea level, it causes a huge flood and damage to islands. From the research, it is known that by the 21st century the sea level may rise to 32 inches.
Vanuatu
Vanuatu is an island situated in the south pacific, northeast of Australia, and west of Fiji. Due to rising sea levels, it is having effects on climate change. It affects fisheries industries, businesses, restaurants, and residents. Now, also the country is suffering from huge floods and erosion. The country makes plans to reduce the risk of having changed.
Philippines
The Philippines consists of 7,107 islands. It is also a vulnerable country like other countries. By the end of the 21st century, it may rise to 9 to 18.5 inches. Due to rising sea levels, the typhoons are becoming more intense. Stigma and sea levels are affecting 60% of the town in the island area. Moreover, many cities are located in the island area. So, I need to take precautions to reduce damage.
Louisiana
Louisiana has lost many islands since 1955 due to erosion, flood, and sea-level rise. It has lost around 90% of the land. From the research, it is known that many residences were removed from the city. People far from 50 miles bought the residence and lived.
Canary Islands, Spain
The canary island situated in the span is also getting damaged by rising sea levels. The island is situated just near the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic ocean. Due to climate change, it is affecting the agriculture and fisheries industries. Soon the Sahara desert could be damaged. So, visit the place before it disappears.
Grenada
Grenada has an island name the Caribbean situated in the north of South America was slammed by two hurricanes in 2004. However, the island faces huge damage to climate change. According to research, it is known that the country would lose by rising sea levels. So, visit before the island disappears.
Hatteras Island, North Carolina
The Hatteras island is huge and famous for summer vacation. Due to the rising sea level, it is getting damaged. It already lost 75% of its original width. So, visit the places before they disappear.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Final Verdicts
So, these are the 25 islands affected by rising sea levels. Before they turn to the blue ocean, you should visit the islands to see their natural beauty.
Many countries are taking precautions to reduce such problems. And, many countries are already in a damaged state.
There are many places in the world we don’t know. So, mentioned some islands above for you. Visit the islands and see their beauty.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]