Our planet is exceptionally beautiful, but its beauty is not eternal. In fact, there are many disappearing places on our Earth. Some of them are in danger of extinction because of climate changes, while others are due to human activities. So, here are ten disappearing places to visit while you still can. If you have not yet visited them, you have to hurry up.
1. Venice, Italy
For over 15 centuries of the city's existence, its well-being was threatened by numerous external enemies, but today in the foreground is the natural factor. In fact, this Venetian lagoon is gradually disappearing under the water.
It is really hard to tell at this point how many years the city will exist. However, given the fact that every year the blocks of it plunge into the abyss by 2 millimeters, the full disappearance of the city may take place in about 70-80 years.
It is really hard to tell at this point how many years the city will exist. However, given the fact that every year the blocks of it plunge into the abyss by 2 millimeters, the full disappearance of the city may take place in about 70-80 years.
2. Maldives, South Asia
The Maldives are an almost endless procession of beaches and tropical reefs in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Every year, they are visited by nearly half a million tourists. Almost 80% of the land of the Maldives rises above the sea by only 2-3 meters. However, the idyll will not last long; this republic will face disaster in the form of global warming entailing an increase in the level of the World Ocean.
The locals report that the effects of the climate changes are already noticeable and that they will lead to serious consequences for major economic sectors such as tourism and fisheries. So, if you have two options where to go, while one of which is the Maldives, the choice is obvious.
The locals report that the effects of the climate changes are already noticeable and that they will lead to serious consequences for major economic sectors such as tourism and fisheries. So, if you have two options where to go, while one of which is the Maldives, the choice is obvious.
3. Antarctic Glaciers
Not all the disappearing places that will soon vanish from the face of our Earth are available to any traveler. Some of them are there where it is difficult to get to on an ordinary bus, and one of such places is Antarctica.
Global warming and the disappearing ozone layer over the South Pole lead to the destruction of Antarctic glaciers, it thereby creates beautiful panoramas of mountains of ice with the size of small countries falling into the sea, but it is worth nothing that in order to reduce the impact on nature, severe restrictions on sea cruises were introduced. Thus, tourists will be able to visit the place only a few more years.
Global warming and the disappearing ozone layer over the South Pole lead to the destruction of Antarctic glaciers, it thereby creates beautiful panoramas of mountains of ice with the size of small countries falling into the sea, but it is worth nothing that in order to reduce the impact on nature, severe restrictions on sea cruises were introduced. Thus, tourists will be able to visit the place only a few more years.
4. Madagascar, Africa
Over the next 50 years, the forest of this insular African country will be completely cut down and burnt, and its inhabitants will die if they will not be rescued.
The Madagascar's reserves occupy only 5% of the island; the fact, in turn, does not allow animals to move safely through it. Besides, some rare kinds of animals the island has, have not even been studied and documented and may become extinct before they are explored.
The Madagascar's reserves occupy only 5% of the island; the fact, in turn, does not allow animals to move safely through it. Besides, some rare kinds of animals the island has, have not even been studied and documented and may become extinct before they are explored.
5. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Every year a mausoleum Taj Mahal takes from 3 to 5 million visitors. But in the next five years, at the request of UNESCO, the monument may be closed for visits due to the huge influx of tourists and deterioration of the environmental situation around it. These factors contribute to the fact that the temple is being rapidly destroyed and loses its whiteness.
6. Vieques and Culebra Islands, Puerto Rico
The Vieques and Culebra Islands were used by the USAF for train bombings, which is why their flora and fauna got a lot of damage. When the attacks were stopped, mass tourism has replaced them, therefore, the Islands' unique ecosystems are under threat of extinction.
7. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The steadily growing flow of tourists, together with an increase in the number of sea stars that feed on coral polyps, tropical storms, and global warming have significantly damaged the Great Barrier Reef. Thus, the unique reef system slowly collapses.
Scientists suggest that by the year 2100, it may completely disappear from the face of our Earth.
Scientists suggest that by the year 2100, it may completely disappear from the face of our Earth.
8. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa, but over the last hundred years, 85% of its snow cover melted. In this regard, the forecasts are not very comforting. For the next two decades, the snows of Kilimanjaro will melt completely, and the mountain will lose its original appearance.
9. Machu Picchu, Peru
To save Machu Picchu, UNESCO set a limit on visits a few years ago. Currently, the limit amounts to 2,500 tourists per day, but this figure does not satisfy the Peruvian researchers; therefore they are seeking to cut the number of visitors significantly.
10. Easter Island, Pacific Ocean
Today, the Easter Island is experiencing difficulties in providing basic needs such as water and electricity. This is due to the great influx of tourists, as when they walk through the island, they leave behind mountains of rubbish and damage stone Moai statues. The locals do not like it, so they struggle to limit the number of visitors.
Ten Disappearing Places To Visit While You Still Can
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