Rising sea levels in Europe could destroy the continent’s most beloved beaches
Brussels, October 14 (Hibya) – The European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned in one of its latest reports that sea levels are rising increasingly rapidly.
The agency stated that between 2006 and 2018, sea levels rose by 3.7 millimeters per year — more than double the rate of the 20th century.
If emissions remain high, sea levels could rise between 0.63 and 1.02 meters by 2100.
The EEA’s simulations also considered the worst-case scenario — the rapid collapse of polar ice sheets, which could lead to a five-meter rise in sea levels by 2150.
Among the areas most at risk is Montenegro’s iconic Sveti Stefan on the Adriatic coast.
The beaches most at risk include Sveti Stefan in Montenegro, the “tropical” Porto Giunco in Sardinia, Praia de Benagil in Portugal, the enchanting Vaeroy Island in Norway, Keem Bay on Achill Island in Ireland, Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland with waves reaching 40 meters, France’s glamorous Côte d’Azur, Dubrovnik’s “must-visit” Pasjaca Beach, Kynance Cove in Cornwall (UK), and France’s Anse de l’Argent Faux (“False Silver Bay”).
British News Agency
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