Scientists around the world have once again warned humanity about a serious danger. According to a recent report prepared by researchers at McGill University in Canada, if greenhouse gas emissions continue at the current rate, rising sea levels could turn into a global ecological disaster.
The report notes that in the next hundred years, the sea level is expected to rise significantly, and as a result, coastal cities will gradually be submerged. Such economic damage can also lead to the risk of loss of habitat for millions of people.
According to scientists, cities in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South and Central America are particularly at risk. Analysis shows that these areas are densely populated, and even a small flood can cause enormous damage to ports, industrial zones, and cultural heritage sites.
According to the results of the study, out of more than 840 million buildings in the studied regions, 136 million will be directly affected by an increase in sea level by approximately 20 meters by 2100. This puts at risk not only buildings, but also large infrastructure systems, power plants, and transport networks.
Professor Eric Galbraith emphasizes that climate change and rising water levels affect all aspects of human life - "Even if you don't live near the ocean, its consequences will reach you," he says.
In the report, scientists emphasized that this information should not only be a scientific analysis, but also a practical guide for specialists in the fields of urban planning, architecture, construction, and development. They can use these results to reduce future damage and plan new urban models in a safer direction.
The report also emphasizes that each country needs to review its climate policy now, take strict measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions and protect the natural environment.
As a reminder, scientists at the University of Southampton in the UK previously identified melted mantle flows rising rhythmically from the Earth's interior beneath the Afar region of Ethiopia. They likened this process to a "heartbeat," suggesting that the African continent could gradually crack and form a new ocean.
According to experts, such natural processes are bringing humanity to the threshold of a new geological era. They emphasize that when combined with impacts related to human activity, unprecedented changes in Earth's climate can occur.
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