Cool site of the day: globalfloodmap.org 23/06/2010
Concerned about global warming and melting ice caps? Make use of Global Flood Map to see how many inches the seas must rise before your city is underwater ![]() Use the interactive map by entering in any number of inches – the map will show what areas would be flooded or at risk and the left side bar will display the number of people displaced. Click on individual points for current elevation, elevation after sea level rise, and the number and percentage of people losing homes. Global Meltdown: Find Out Which Cities Get Flooded First Global Flood Map uses NASA satellite data to show what areas of the world are under water and at risk for flooding if ocean levels rise. Change how many inches the sea level rises and watch the land start to disappear. As sea levels climb, Global Flood Map changes its color coding to show you what areas are flooded, at risk for flooding, and safely above sea level. Use the sidebar to see how many people across the globe are displaced by flooding. --How Soon Will the Sea Come to You?-- Customize your search by entering in the name of your city, state, or country, or click on individual points for more information – current elevation, elevation after sea level rise, and the number and percentage of people losing homes in that area. The dark blue dots represent land submerged underwater and the lighter blue-green dots represent land at risk for flooding. The left side bar displays the number of people displaced by continent and country. --Is it True that Sea Levels Are Rising?-- According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), global sea levels have risen 7.87 inches since 1870. Over the past century, sea levels rose an average of 1.7 millimeters per year, but are currently rising at a rate of 3 millimeters per year since 1993. eMail: info@maplarge.com Website: globalfloodmap.org CommentsLeave a Reply | Vitabu vya WatanzaniaBofya picha ya kitabu unachokitaka ili ujinunulie nakala
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