I WANT TO KNOW HOW MANY ILANDS WERE THERE BEFOR BUT ARE NOW UNDER WATER
2006-12-13 20:55:13 · 3 answers · asked by COOL DUDE COMING THROUGH!!!!!!!! 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
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Islands disappear under rising seas
Rising waters threaten small island states
By Environment Correspondent Alex Kirby
Two South Pacific islands have disappeared beneath the waves, as climate change raises sea levels to new heights.
They are Tebua Tarawa and Abanuea - which ironically means "the beach which is long-lasting" - in the island state of Kiribati.
Neither island was inhabited, though Tebua Tarawa was used by fishermen.
More frequent storms will add to the chaos
The rise in levels is happening because water expands as it warms up. Coastal areas of countries like the USA, China and Bangladesh are also threatened.
2006-12-14 00:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by MIKE D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only read about 1 recently; but I understand there are several that will go under because of the future sea level rise. Supposedly those people are near New Zealand and will probably emmigrate there. See SEA LEVEL RISE as a key word search on the internet web and images! Look into the melting of Greenland and the glaciers.........
2006-12-13 21:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by anybody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 123,006,000 according the world history....
2006-12-13 20:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by bugi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋