Global Meltdown: Find Out Which Cities Get Flooded First
Concerned about global warming and melting ice caps? See how many inches the seas must rise before your city is underwater.
July 22, 2009 ATLANTA
--Watch the Ocean Pour Over Cities--
Global Flood Map uses NASA satellite data to show what areas of the world are under
water and at risk for flooding if ocean levels rise. Change how many inches the
sea level rises and watch the land start to disappear. As sea levels climb, Global
Flood Map changes its color coding to show you what areas are flooded, at risk for
flooding, and safely above sea level. Use the sidebar to see how many people across
the globe are displaced by flooding.
--How Soon Will the Sea Come to You?--
Customize your search by entering in the name of your city, state, or country, or
click on individual points for more information – current elevation, elevation after
sea level rise, and the number and percentage of people losing homes in that area.
The dark blue dots represent land submerged underwater and the lighter blue-green
dots represent land at risk for flooding. The left side bar displays the number
of people displaced by continent and country.
--It’s True! Sea Levels Are Rising--
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), global sea levels have
risen 7.87 inches since 1870. Over the past century, sea levels rose an average
of 1.7 millimeters per year, but are currently rising at a rate of 3 millimeters
per year since 1993.
--See How Many Inches It Takes to Flood These Countries--
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