13 Iconic Cities That Could Vanish by 2050

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By 2050, some of the world’s most iconic cities could be underwater — and the countdown has already begun. From Amsterdam and Venice to Bangkok, Miami, and the Maldives, rising seas and sinking land are putting millions at risk. These aren’t far-off warnings… they’re unfolding in our lifetime.  Discover the 13 cities scientists say could be submerged within the next few decades — and why urgent action is the only way to save them. WooGlobe Ref : WGA381680 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00By 2050, some of the world's most famous cities could be underwater.

00:04And it's happening faster than most people think.

00:07Amsterdam, already sitting below sea level, is watching the ocean rise twice as fast as it did last century.

00:13Venice is sinking and facing more floods than ever.

00:17Bangkok is dropping into the ground, and parts could vanish in just a few years.

00:21Ho Chi Minh City is sinking 16 millimeters every year, putting millions at risk.

00:25And in the U.S., New Orleans and Miami are racing against the clock as water creeps higher and higher.

00:32From Shanghai's River Delta to Alexandria's historic coast, from the Maldives to Rio de Janeiro,

00:38rising seas are threatening homes, history, and entire cultures.

00:42These aren't distant doomsday predictions.

00:44They're warnings.

00:46And the clock to protect these cities is ticking.

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