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Sunken Cities:Venice,Milan,Bangkok,Jakarta,Yangon,

World's cities sinking below sea level; some where skyscrapers collapse daily. Italy, Indonesia, Thailand (1980s~2011, ... ref 'Bangkok Wakes to Rain'). Venice's aqua alta (high tide) problem: St. Mark Square, Bell Tower, bronze statue 'Lion of St Mark', etc. Recorded since 1923, Venice's aqua alta reached a record high 194cm in 1966; after 50 yrs 187cm in 2019 (Tues 12 Nov 2019). St Mark Sq construction started in 828; rebuilt after fire in 1063; 150cm since 1872 ..
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New Orleans, Louisiana USA

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Wat te doen in Zwolle? Zwolle bezienswaardigheden | Mooistestedentrips.nl

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Virginia Beach, Virginia USA

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These 11 sinking cities are in danger of disappearing | World Economic Forum

Dhaka, Kawran Bazarr Bangladesh

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Lagos, Makoko ... Nigeria

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These 11 sinking cities are in danger of disappearing | World Economic Forum

Houston, FL USA

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These photos will take you straight back to Egypt of the 1870s

Alexandria, Egypt

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Miami, FL USA

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Rising Water -- UK, . .

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Singapore--sea level gone up by 14cm since the pre-17 levels

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HCMC sinks by 2cm per year: study - VnExpress International
Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City--sinking @ 16.2mm/yr [other world's cities @ 43mm/yr]

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Manila. Vista de la fábrica de puros, en el barrio de Meisic, pueblo de Tondo
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Manila -- PI

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Venice - Too close to the edge - l'acqua alta di Venezia #Yamadu

Venice, Veneto, Italy - 1.87m (2019) vs 1.94m (1966)

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Street Chaos, Yangon, (Burma) Myanmar. Even though it is no longer the nation's official capital, Yangon remains Myanmar's largest and most commercially important city. (V)
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Yangon - Myanmar

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These 11 sinking cities are in danger of disappearing | World Economic Forum
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Jakarta, Indonesia

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Bangkok - Thailand

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This is one of the best self guided tours of Milan. You only need one day to visit everything that matters in milan. Make sure you keep this guide handy for your next trip to Europe, of course, if Italy is on your buchet list.
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Milano - Italy

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