15 places to visit before they disappear from the map

The Earth may seem to us one giant ball, consisting of stone, magma, ice and water, but in reality it is nothing but a speck of dust in the great scheme of the Universe. And no matter what developed science is now, scientists cannot subordinate the laws of nature to their desires. Here is a list of exotic amazing places that will soon disappear from the world map for various reasons.

1. Seychelles, East Africa

Rising water levels in the Indian Ocean pose a serious threat to Seychelles, which is gradually drowning and sinking under water. This can be a serious threat to the people, birds and animals that inhabit the islands. Estimated time: 50 years.

2. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

The most characteristic features of Mount Kilimanjaro are the snow caps that gracefully rest on the peaks. And it attracts tourists. But due to global warming over time, snow will not be visible at all. Some say this could happen as early as 2020.

3. Sundarbana Islands, India

Sea level rises very quickly. And it is advancing on the Sundarban. Scientists believe that in 20 years the territory of Sundarbana (1000 sq. Km) will be completely flooded. Even if the sea level rises by one meter.

On this territory there are about five dozen islands with a total length of 6,500 km. Hurry up to visit the largest mangrove in the world on our planet!

4. The Living Glacier of Patagonia (Perito Moreno), Argentina

This wonder of the world is the lifeblood of Patagonia and one of the main sources of fresh water for the whole world. The glacier is melting at a rapid pace due to global warming. It extends over vast tracts (over 250 square kilometers), its age is more than 30 thousand years. Thousands of tourists from all over the world wish and come to Argentina to admire this glacier. It moves at a speed of about 2 meters per day (and this is up to 700 meters per year).

5. External shallows, Outer Banks Islands, North Carolina, USA

The outer shallows located in North Carolina are a strip of sandy islands 320 kilometers long. It separates Shelley Island from Hatteras Island. However, the problem is that these islands are rapidly filling up with sand, and NASA photographs confirm this. You should probably visit this place before it disappears from the face of the Earth.

6. Forests of Madagascar

Deforestation in Madagascar will not only lead to the irreversible destruction of the natural beauties of the island, but also create a threat to biological diversity. The French initially started the deforestation process and converted large tracts of land into fields for growing coffee.

7. Glacier (National Park), USA

Constantly rising temperatures around the globe will ultimately lead to the loss of these beautiful glaciers over several decades. Scientists claim that only 26 out of 150 of them remain, but they will be gone after about a quarter of a century.

8. Venice, Italy

Although this will not happen, at least for another hundred years, scientists have already warned that Venice and most of the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea of ​​Italy will be shrouded in water. It can rise as much as one and a half meters. If you have not been to this city yet, be sure to book your tickets for Italy on your next vacation.

9. Machu Picchu, Peru, South America

Since the Inca Empire Ruins were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, millions of people have been wanting to visit this place. Since 2007, Machu Picchu has been awarded the title of New World Wonder. The place travelers also called the "city in ruins" or "the city among the clouds." Tourists inevitably damage the territory as a result of deforestation and urban development in the area.

10. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

This is a miracle of architecture, a mosque-mausoleum that inspired artists and engineers around the world. The Taj Mahal has held back its structural integrity for over 400 years, but is gradually losing its pearly shades due to acid rain and air pollution. This is one of the most grandiose monuments of Indian architecture. Allow yourself to spend your next vacation in the city of Agra, in India.

11. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

No self-respecting traveler would visit this place. The point is its uniqueness. It lies in the fact that the human foot hardly stepped on these islands, which means that they remain in their original form. However, this area is threatened by environmental pollution and global warming.

12. Congo River Basin, Central Africa

According to researchers, about two-thirds of the forests in the Congo River will soon disappear. This will happen in about half a century. The Congo Basin loses up to 3.7 million land annually due to agriculture, urban development, and mining.

13. The Dead Sea, Israel

A distinctive feature of the Dead Sea is that people cannot drown in it, because the water is too dense due to the high salt content in it. And she does not look like an ordinary sea. The problem is that the Dead Sea disappears at a rapid pace under the sultry sun.

14. Alps, Central Europe

The vast majority of glaciers in Switzerland will soon disappear (by the end of the 21st century).A frightening study by scientists at the University of Bern showed that the temperature rose by 1.75 degrees. The consequences and the result are pretty obvious: gradual erosion (destruction) of glaciers.

15. Egyptian pyramids, Egypt, Africa

They are a testament to the amazing craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian architects, which to this day continues to confuse modern science.

They have stood the test of more than 4,500 years, but air pollution inflicts tremendous damage to the structural integrity of the pyramids. In the end, over time, unfortunately, they will completely collapse.