13 Cities That Could Disappear Underwater by 2050

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By 2050, some of the world’s most iconic cities could be submerged underwater — and the list might shock you. From Venice to Miami, climate change and rising sea levels are putting millions of lives at risk. In this video, we reveal 13 major cities that face the threat of going underwater within just 25 years. Discover what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what the future could look like if we don’t act now. WooGlobe Ref : WGA740868 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Here's a chilling glimpse into our future.

00:0213 cities that could vanish underwater by 2050.

00:06Let's start with Amsterdam.

00:07It's already 22 feet below sea level and sinking fast.

00:11Peterborough in the UK may be swallowed by floods from the River Nen.

00:15Ho Chi Minh City is sinking 16 millimeters every year.

00:19Venice, the floating city, is literally drowning, with rising tides and land subsidence.

00:25Bangkok sits on soft clay and is slipping into the sea.

00:28Basra in Iraq is surrounded by water, a disaster waiting to happen.

00:32New Orleans is sinking two inches a year, with sea levels rising alongside it.

00:37Kolkata faces intense monsoons and growing flood zones.

00:41Miami could be 60% underwater by 2060, with 2040 already looking grim.

00:47Shanghai has been sinking for over a century and now faces rapid sea level rise.

00:52Alexandria may lose parts of its coastline in freshwater due to saltwater intrusion.

00:56Malay in the Maldives is building a floating city, because 80% of it could go under.

01:02And Rio de Janeiro?

01:04It could see parts flooded within 25 years.

01:07Climate change is real, and these cities are living proof that the clock is ticking.

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