One of the most severe threats facing the planet over the past few decades is climate change. Due to this, many natural wonders are being slowly destroyed. In this article, we share 18 of the world’s natural wonders that have started to disappear.
Great Barrier Reef
One of the world’s greatest coral reef systems is the Great Barrier Reef. Due to climate change, it’s facing the negative phenomenon of coral bleaching. The warming of the oceans and the high temperatures are affecting the algae living in the oceans.
Arctic Ice Caps
Another natural wonder threatened by climate change is ice caps; they have been melting over the past few years at an alarming rate with the rise of global sea levels.
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is one of the most famous tourist destinations because of its high buoyancy and salinity. The sea has been rapidly shrinking due to climate change and droughts. The water levels are dropping fast, and these mineral-rich waters are slowly diminishing.
Glacier National Park
Montana’s Glacier National Park used to have 150 glaciers a decade ago; however, in the 21st century, there are only about 25 left. Due to climate change, the number of glaciers has depleted, and they are due to completely disappear by 2030.
Yellowstone National Park
Among other unfortunate events in this area, in June 2023, there was a flood that occurred in Yellowstone, which only proves the rise of natural disasters. Things such as forest fires due to rising temperatures are affecting nature and wildlife as well.
Sundarbans
One of the largest mangrove forests in the world, the Sundarbans is located in India and near Bangladesh and is facing major threats due to climate change. Aspects such as rising temperatures have affected the activity of cyclones.
Amazon Rainforest
One of the world’s most remarkable regions, rich in natural resources and wildlife, is the Amazon Forest. It’s also dubbed ‘Earth’s lungs,’ and has become increasingly vulnerable to droughts and wildfires. These events, exacerbated by climate change, threaten its biodiversity, indigenous communities, and the forest’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
Maldives
A tropical paradise, and one that tourists flock to every year, is the Maldives. It has been facing an existential threat from rising sea levels that may not be obvious to many. The coral reef is slowly dying, and most of the country’s islands are just a few feet above sea level, making them highly susceptible to even slight increases in sea level.
Alpine Mountains
Another natural wonder facing noteworthy glacial retreat is the Alpine Mountains. Because of climate change, the negative effects on its landscape are due to tourism, changes in biodiversity, and water supply.
Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands have been greatly affected by climate change due to the rise in acidity and ocean temperatures. These changes have all impacted the natural balance and marine life, creating a devastating change in the beauty of its islands.
Great Lakes
The North American Great Lakes are also another natural wonder affected by climate change. Warmer water temperatures, the rise in pollution, and fluctuating water levels are affecting the ecosystem.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is seeing a decline in its namesake trees due to hotter and drier conditions. These changes threaten the unique desert ecosystem and the variety of species that depend on it.
Victoria Falls
The threat of climate change facing Victoria Falls in southern Africa can be as devastating as the falls one day completely drying up. The drought, brought about by higher weather temperatures and lower water levels, has now been one of the worst in 25 years.
Great Plains
The Great Plains of North America are seeing more extreme weather events. Increased temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are affecting agriculture, wildlife, and the spread of diseases in this vast area.
Tuvalu
They say this will be the ‘first country that will be destroyed by climate change.’ Tuvalu, a stunning island, is vanishing. Located in the west-central Pacific, it’s adorned with the beauty of islands and coastal areas; however, these are disappearing at a rapid rate.
Sahel
Another region based in Africa known as ‘Sahel’ is not entirely popular but is part of the world’s natural wonders. It is also being impacted by droughts due to the change in rainfall activities. There isn’t enough rainfall in this region because it gets hotter every year. Because of this, the inhabitants are also facing issues such as food insecurity and conflicts.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
The glaciers on Mt. Kilimanjaro are rapidly shrinking. The loss of these glaciers not only affects the mountain’s iconic appearance but also the water sources that local communities rely on.
Venice
Severe flooding and rising sea levels are being noted in Venice. Many of the historic buildings and the city itself are facing instability due to climate change. Due to the frequent flooding, the ground in Venice is starting to sink, and people are worried that this once-famous tourist place soon won’t be around.
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