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It's not goodbye quite yet. But it does look likely.

There is little doubt our oceans are rising and cities will go under. It is no longer an issue of if but when. No one can predict exactly when, however, based on simple elevation maps, we can predict which major world cities are most likely to be underwater first.
(Credit: Matthew H. Nash)

Mappa StaffA few hours ago · 8 min. read
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If you haven't already, you better start buying ticket to Tokyo, Bangkok, New Orleans, and Amsterdam. Joking, but you might want to consider it.

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