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These 11 Sinking Cities Could Disappear by 2100

Provided by: World Economic Forum |Published on: April 27, 2021
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  • This article highlights 11 cities around the world that are under threat of sinking and disappearing due to sea level rise and groundwater pumping, including Houston, New Orleans, and Miami.
  • The article also mentions the cities of Venice, Lagos, Jakarta, Dhaka, Bangkok, Rotterdam, and Alexandria.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Civics, Geography
Authors: World Economic Forum
Region: North America, USA - South, United States, Global, Florida, Louisiana, Texas
Languages: English

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