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We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn’t Stopped (30 Pics)
We have created a photo series showcasing the damaging effects that climate change will have on some of the world’s most loved tourist landmarks.
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Statue of Liberty, New York – Now
The sight we all associate with the USA. Visitors to NYC must see the Statue of Liberty.
Statue of Liberty, New York – Future
Rising water levels will engulf cities around the world, leaving the 93m Statue of Liberty barely visible above the water.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia – Now
The beautiful Great Barrier Reef is a magical array of life and color, which water babies visiting Australia love to explore.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia – Future
Warmer temperatures, ocean pollution, and coral bleaching will kill off all of the vibrant marine life that light up the Barrier Reef.
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil – Now
One of the most iconic places in the world, people flock to Brazil to marvel at the beauty of the Amazon Rainforest.
Amazon Rainforest, Brazil – Future
Deforestation is already a huge threat to this natural landscape, and will eventually leave the area bare – killing off all of the wildlife that lives there.
Antarctica – Now
Somewhat mystical Antarctica is known as a beautiful white landscape we all dream of exploring.
Antarctica – Future
Rising temperatures will cause the ice to melt, leaving a bare landscape underneath. Rising sea levels could erase the country, leaving the animals who roam here with no way of survival.
Parthenon, Greece – Now
One of the most iconic places in the world, the Parthenon still stands after thousands of years.
Parthenon, Greece – Future
Carbon emissions, frequent tourism, and acid rain will cause this ancient structure to crumble.
Venice, Italy – Now
One of the most romantic places in all of Italy, couples swoon over Venice’s charm.
Venice, Italy – Future
The city is at high risk from frequent tourism, which is already causing damage, and as sea levels will continue to rise, the canal city could end up entirely underwater.
Three Sisters, Australia – Now
Three Sisters is one of Australia’s top tourist attractions, boasting beautiful natural rock formation and incredible views.
Three Sisters, Australia – Future
Rising temperatures and bush fires will ravage the landscape, leaving burnt landscapes and erasing all greenery.
Pastoruri Glacier, Peru – Now
One of the most famous glaciers in the world, tourists to Peru marvel at the beauty of the ice structure.
Pastoruri Glacier, Peru – Future
Our glaciers are already melting, and in the future, they are set to be nothing but rock.
Stonehenge, UK – Now
One of the most mysterious landmarks in the world, Stonehenge is top of many travelers’ bucket lists.
Stonehenge, UK – Future
The amazing landmark may be destroyed by moles causing soil erosion to the ground below. The mole population will increase due to rising temperatures.
Mumbai, India – Now
One of India’s most popular cities to visit, the culturally-rich Mumbai is full of interesting landmarks to explore.
Mumbai, India – Future
Overpopulation in Mumbai will lead to overcrowding, and poor living conditions as all free space will become utilized for poor quality housing.
Victoria Falls, Zambia – Now
One of the most spectacular sights in the world, Victoria Falls is a site to behold.
Victoria Falls, Zambia – Future
2019 gave us a scary glimpse into the future of Victoria Falls, and as temperatures continue to rise, droughts could cause the Falls to dry up forever.
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Doug 5 years ago
Aren't we looking at a 2.5 - 5 metre increase in sea levels? This is horrible enough but it's not going to half submerge a 93m statue of liberty... and if it did, the buildings in the background would be far more submerged as well. Some of these are real, some are not. It's a scary enough situation that keeping it honest would be beneficial. Right wingers are just going to take the fake ones and say "see, it's exageration and hype"... don't arm them with this!
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
I totally agree. Many of these are way over the top.
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Dave P 5 years ago
if 100% of all ice caps melted the water still wouldn't rich the top of the Statue of liberty pedistal, most of Manhattan would be above water, etc. This is hyperbole, the kind based in fear mongering that hurts more than it helps. Stay to realistic depictions
John Braines 5 years ago
Those moles at Stonehenge would need strong teeth. The uprights have a lot below the ground which is chalk/limestone with only a thin layer of soil.
John L 5 years ago
Hey, you guys are only showing one side of the argument here. Its the other extreme that we need to worry about: Global Cooling. We are currently entering another Grand Solar Minimum, which will lead to another 'so called' Little Ice Age, most likely like the Maunder Minimum. Furthermore, this planet is at the tail end of the present inter-glacial, the Holocene, and due, any time, to enter the next major glaciation which has been occurring for over the last 2.5 million years. Instead of a rising sea, get ready for a lowering of up to 150 meters. paleoclima...172cc1.jpg 
Water Bottle 5 years ago
Theoretically couldn’t we stop global warming slow enough so that we don’t cause a very sudden ice age? It might still happen but we would still have many more years to prepare.
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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
Well, the Amazon river basin will maybe be burnt off in some parts, but wide areas of the river basin are low-lying and will thus be flooded. Scary as that might seem, the plight of Pacific island nations and other low-lying countries such as Bangladesh (population 165 million) will be nothing short of terrifying. The 2004 floods covered 50% of the country at their peak, and please note that this was without any rising sea levels.
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Ani Archeron 5 years ago
The barrier reef after picture isn't even photoshop - that's what more of it looks like now. We just had another bleaching event. I don't think my grandkids will ever see it as I have.
Iline Brooks 5 years ago
Most of these are a bit of a stretch...moles due to climate change, really?
Oh well 5 years ago
Things like these make me sad. Some are saying the future will not be the same as what these pictures portray. If you can make any small changes in your life that you know will have a positive impact, do it, because if everyone could, the world would be a bit of a better place for everyone.
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago (edited)
Uhm.. half of the statue of liberty is under water? when in the future is this exactly? Year 20.000.020?
Full Name 5 years ago
All those added years won't matter since there's just not enough ice to melt to cause that regardless of temperature.
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Tynell Duncan 5 years ago
those glaciers would actualy leave a gaping hole not a shelf ofstone
Doug 5 years ago
Aren't we looking at a 2.5 - 5 metre increase in sea levels? This is horrible enough but it's not going to half submerge a 93m statue of liberty... and if it did, the buildings in the background would be far more submerged as well. Some of these are real, some are not. It's a scary enough situation that keeping it honest would be beneficial. Right wingers are just going to take the fake ones and say "see, it's exageration and hype"... don't arm them with this!
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
I totally agree. Many of these are way over the top.
Load More Replies... Dave P 5 years ago
if 100% of all ice caps melted the water still wouldn't rich the top of the Statue of liberty pedistal, most of Manhattan would be above water, etc. This is hyperbole, the kind based in fear mongering that hurts more than it helps. Stay to realistic depictions
John Braines 5 years ago
Those moles at Stonehenge would need strong teeth. The uprights have a lot below the ground which is chalk/limestone with only a thin layer of soil.
John L 5 years ago
Hey, you guys are only showing one side of the argument here. Its the other extreme that we need to worry about: Global Cooling. We are currently entering another Grand Solar Minimum, which will lead to another 'so called' Little Ice Age, most likely like the Maunder Minimum. Furthermore, this planet is at the tail end of the present inter-glacial, the Holocene, and due, any time, to enter the next major glaciation which has been occurring for over the last 2.5 million years. Instead of a rising sea, get ready for a lowering of up to 150 meters. paleoclima...172cc1.jpg
Water Bottle 5 years ago
Theoretically couldn’t we stop global warming slow enough so that we don’t cause a very sudden ice age? It might still happen but we would still have many more years to prepare.
Load More Replies... Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
Well, the Amazon river basin will maybe be burnt off in some parts, but wide areas of the river basin are low-lying and will thus be flooded. Scary as that might seem, the plight of Pacific island nations and other low-lying countries such as Bangladesh (population 165 million) will be nothing short of terrifying. The 2004 floods covered 50% of the country at their peak, and please note that this was without any rising sea levels.
Load More Replies... Ani Archeron 5 years ago
The barrier reef after picture isn't even photoshop - that's what more of it looks like now. We just had another bleaching event. I don't think my grandkids will ever see it as I have.
Iline Brooks 5 years ago
Most of these are a bit of a stretch...moles due to climate change, really?
Oh well 5 years ago
Things like these make me sad. Some are saying the future will not be the same as what these pictures portray. If you can make any small changes in your life that you know will have a positive impact, do it, because if everyone could, the world would be a bit of a better place for everyone.
Tor Rolf Strøm 5 years ago (edited)
Uhm.. half of the statue of liberty is under water? when in the future is this exactly? Year 20.000.020?
Full Name 5 years ago
All those added years won't matter since there's just not enough ice to melt to cause that regardless of temperature.
Load More Replies... Tynell Duncan 5 years ago
those glaciers would actualy leave a gaping hole not a shelf ofstone
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