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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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

The sight we all associate with the USA. Visitors to NYC must see the Statue of Liberty.

Statue of Liberty, New York – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

Somewhat mystical Antarctica is known as a beautiful white landscape we all dream of exploring.

Antarctica – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

One of the most iconic places in the world, the Parthenon still stands after thousands of years.

Parthenon, Greece – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

Carbon emissions, frequent tourism, and acid rain will cause this ancient structure to crumble.

Venice, Italy – Now

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

One of the most romantic places in all of Italy, couples swoon over Venice’s charm.

Venice, Italy – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

Three Sisters is one of Australia’s top tourist attractions, boasting beautiful natural rock formation and incredible views.

Three Sisters, Australia – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

Rising temperatures and bush fires will ravage the landscape, leaving burnt landscapes and erasing all greenery.

Pastoruri Glacier, Peru – Now

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

One of the most famous glaciers in the world, tourists to Peru marvel at the beauty of the ice structure.

Pastoruri Glacier, Peru – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

Our glaciers are already melting, and in the future, they are set to be nothing but rock.

Stonehenge, UK – Now

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

One of the most mysterious landmarks in the world, Stonehenge is top of many travelers’ bucket lists.

Stonehenge, UK – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

One of India’s most popular cities to visit, the culturally-rich Mumbai is full of interesting landmarks to explore.

Mumbai, India – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

One of the most spectacular sights in the world, Victoria Falls is a site to behold.

Victoria Falls, Zambia – Future

We Show What Famous Landmarks Will Look Like If Climate Change Isn't Stopped (30 Pics)

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 4 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!

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

I totally agree. Many of these are way over the top.

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Dave P 4 years ago

that is total sea level rise, but as you get closer to shore, it slowly lowers, coastal flooding, but no where near this. And the Sahara will actually become wet again for the first time in thousands of years, some areas will dry out, others will flourish. It will change the whole climate world wide, but we still only have models to guess how each area will be impacted, and models that contradict each other. Lots of guess work as to what will damage and what will benefit. And this is only if 100% of all ice caps melt, which under the worst circumstances in 200 years off. This is a gradual process.

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lara 4 years ago

And don't forget all those islands that are going to tip over.

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Dave P 4 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

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