These 15 Cities Will Be On The Ocean Floor In The Next 30 Years

The Earth is constantly changing around us and by now we know that there's little we can do to stop this from happening. While some parts of the world are changing by earthquakes and natural disasters such as tornadoes, the coastal communities are in for a wet future. While we as human-beings can slow this process down by being kind to our world, there is permanent damage that's already happened. So while sea levels are progressively rising and hurricanes wreak havoc around us, some cities around the world will be completely submerged in the foreseeable future.

Every year, it seems like scientists are coming out with new data stating that some of the most beautiful cities in the world are sinking; or so to speak, the water levels are rising and could engulf them. Either way, it might be a good idea to start planning trips to these areas in the next few years, because before we know it, we won't get the chance to see them in person.

15 Bangkok, Thailand Could Be Underwater And Push Its Farmers Elsewhere

Bangkok is not only the capital of Thailand it's also the most populous. Thailand is at the top of a lot of traveler's bucket list, so it's concerning that the rising seas could affect a ton of people by the year 2050 and virtually erase some of the world's greatest coastal cities, including Bangkok.

14 Virginia Beach, VA Has One Of The Fastest Seal-Level Rising Rates On The East Coast And Sinking Land

For a while now, the East Coast has had issues of flooding based on rising sea levels from hurricanes and other weather-related issues. Virginia Beach resides at the corner of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. As sea levels rise, both bodies of water threaten to engulf the city.

13 The City Of Jakarta In Indonesia Is Already Forty Percent Underwater And Is Deemed The Fastest Sinking City In The World

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is home to over 10 million people, but it's also one of the fastest-sinking cities in the world. With that said, flooding is typical here and the more frequent it gets, the worse this sinking city is. In fact, based on models, by 2050, about 95% of North Jakarta will be underwater.

12 Malibu County, California Will Be Completely Drenched In Sea Water As It's Only Three Feet Above Sea Level

The West Coast has been dealing with rising sea levels for decades. Malibu County is home to some of the richest people in the United States. In fact, this area is dubbed "Billionaire's Row". While Californians keep building right at the water's edge, the sea level surge could be greater than nine feet by the end of the century.

11 Shanghai, China, One Of The Most Important Economic Engines, Will Be Consumed By Water Before We Know It

Shanghai is home to more than 25 million people and is a huge contributor to the economy. By 2050, the heart of the city will likely be consumed by water, as well as neighboring cities around it. Locals are trying to control this problem by building seawalls and other barriers, but soon, this just won't cut it.

10 Venice, Italy Is Already Home To Water Roadways And It's Still Sinking At A Rate of .08 Inches Every Year

A city that has obvious signs of sinking and rising sea-levels is Venice, Italy. In 2019, a historic flood hit the city and had tourists and local alike wading through knee-high water. Climate change has a huge part in this as the Mediterranean Sea is expected to rise up to four feet in the next century.

9 Mumbai, India, One Of The Largest Cities In The World, Is At Risk To Be Completely Underwater In Less Than 30 Years

Mumbai is not only the capital of India, but it's also one of the largest cities in the world. Built on a series of islands, the downtown area is the most at risk. In fact, some of the southern parts of Mumbai may be subject to sink at least once a year below the high tide line by 2050.

8 Honolulu, Oahu Is A Hotspot For Travelers All Around The World, But Soon, This Will Be One Of The Highest Risk Zones

Known as one of the hottest tourist spots in the world, Hawaii is known for its scenic landscapes and beautiful climate. Unfortunately, there are concerns about this area being underwater as rising sea-levels caused by climate change. As of now, the state's lawmakers are attempting to prevent this by protecting the coastline and defending tidal inundation.

7 Dhaka, Bangladesh Produces Emissions That Contribute To Climate Change, Which Has Extreme Consequences Of Rising Sea Levels

For much of its existence, Bangladesh has been in a vulnerable state for quite some time. Prone to flooding, Dhaka locals have been used to rising waters, but even with their resilience, extremes are stacking up and putting rural Bangladesh in a bad position. By the end of the century, sea levels are set to rise to around five feet.

6 Miami Beach, FL Is Home To The Rich And Lavish, But In A Couple Decades From Now, Those Mansions Will Be Underwater

Prone to being hit hard by hurricanes and rising sea levels, this is just a part of life for people living in Miami, FL. Within the next 30-40 years, Miami could be in with the bunch of high-risk coastal cities that could see a 10-foot water level rise. Miami is also home to some of the most expensive real-estate on the planet, which would also be submerged in this time as well.

5 Alexandria Egypt, One Of The Most Culturally Entrancing Cities, Will Be Lost To Rising Waters

Alexandria, Egypt is one of the most historical cities in the entire world. Founded by Alexander the Great around 330 B.C., this city has survived invasions, fires, and earthquakes throughout the year. Due to climate change, this ancient city could be lost by 2050 due to rising waters as its surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on three sides.

4 New Orleans, LA Hasn't Recovered From Hurricane Katrina And Is Vulnerable To Flooding As Sea-Levels Continue To Rise

New Orleans is not only a historical city by nature, but it's also seen a lot of devastation when it comes to hurricanes and flooding. Because of these unfortunate events such as Hurricane Katrina, rising sea-levels could erase this lively city right off the map. It also doesn't help that the city is on a river delta, which makes it vulnerable to flooding and sea-level rise.

3 Rotterdam, Netherlands Is 90% Below Sea Level Already And Will Keep Rising About One Meter, Per Century

Rotterdam is the largest harbor in Europe, which makes this a huge concern as this city continues to sink. Held together by dikes, pump, and polders, the Netherlands has survived for the time being. As sea levels rise on an average of 3mm a year, Rotterdam, as well as most of the country, could be flooded by 2050.

As of now, there are 35 cities in America that are most likely to sink below sea levels and Atlantic City, NJ is at the top of the list. According to Patch.com, around 29.5% of the city's population is at risk for falling prey to major flooding and almost 49.8% of habitable land around that area will be underwater by 2050.

1 Lagos, Nigeria Has Low Coastlines That Continue To Erode That Will Put This City In Danger Of Flooding And Eventually, Underwater

The odds are already stacked against Nigerian city, Lagos, as they already have low coastlines. As climate change happens, these coastlines continue to erode. With rising sea levels caused by global warming, this puts Africa's largest city in extreme danger of flooding for good.

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