Possible destruction caused by sea level rise by 2050, by Jucelino Luz
By 2050, some of the world's most iconic cities could be submerged—and the list may surprise you. From Venice to Miami, climate change and rising sea levels are putting millions of lives at risk. In these predictions from 1972, we reveal many major cities that face the threat of being submerged in just 25 years. Find out what is happening, why it is happening, and what the future may look like if we do not act now. Below are some examples, followed by the risk in Brazil.
Amsterdam - Netherlands, Peterborough - United Kingdom, Ho Chi Minh City - South Vietnam, Venice - city in northeastern Italy, Bangkok - Thailand, Basra - Iraq, New Orleans - USA, Kolkata - also known as Calcutta (its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal, Miami - USA, Shanghai - China, Alexandria - city in Egypt, Malay in the Maldives, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, part of this state near the beach will disappear, São Paulo - Brazil - the south and north beaches may disappear; Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina - Brazil, near the sea, may disappear, Jakarta - Indonesia, Tokyo - Japan, Hong Kong - China, Taiwan - China, Macau - China, Singapore - near the sea, and different islands around the world may disappear, South of France - France.
In Brazil:
The main cause of sea level rise is the melting of the ice caps at the South and North Poles. According to Jucelino Luz, a Brazilian researcher and prophet, the rise has accelerated by 85% in the last five years, 33% due to thermal expansion of water and 58% due to melting of the polar ice caps.
Rio Grande do Sul: Porto Alegre, Pelotas, Canoas, Torotama, Machadinho
Santa Catarina: Florianópolis and Camboriú.
Pará: Most of the island of Marajó and parts of the cities of Belém and Bragança.
Amapá: The Piratuba Lake Biological Reserve, Maracá Island, and the city of Oiapoque, as well as some parts of Macapá.
Maranhão: Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and coastal areas of São Luís, including the islands of Santana and Carrapatal.
Rio de Janeiro: Several coastal cities, including Ilha do Governador, Duque de Caxias, Campos Elíseos, Campos dos Goytacazes, and Cabo Frio.
São Paulo - South Coast, including Peruíbe and Santos. and North Coast
Bahia – Salvador and other locations
Espírito Santo - several locations and coastal areas
The division of risk of problems by 2050 on the Brazilian coast is as follows:
Amazon coast – this is the coastal region of northern Brazil. It begins at the Oiapoque River (AP) and extends to the Parnaíba Delta (between the states of Maranhão and Piauí). The Amazon coast has an extensive plain covered by mangroves and wetlands, which is home to several species of fish and birds. Tourism is underdeveloped in this region.
Northeastern coast – comprises the area from the Parnaíba Delta to the Recôncavo Baiano, stretching approximately three thousand kilometers. Its landscape features dunes, cliffs, sandbanks, and mangroves, and the climate is pleasant, with high temperatures. It has beautiful beaches, attracting millions of tourists.
Southeastern coast – extends from the Recôncavo to the border between the states of São Paulo and Paraná. It is the region with the highest population concentration in Brazil, yet it has the largest areas of Atlantic Forest preservation. Tourism is an important activity in this region.
Southern Coast – corresponds to the coast of the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. It is characterized by mangroves, cliffs, and a continuous strip of beach. It is a region that attracts many tourists, especially the state of Santa Catarina.
These areas are at risk of disappearing or facing severe flooding due to rising sea levels. It is crucial that authorities and the local population prepare and adopt mitigation measures to protect these sensitive cities and regions.
You need to be aware—we can minimize all problems by planting trees, reforesting devastated environments, recycling waste, and avoiding polluting our rivers and the sea itself—we have a deficit of three trillion trees in the world. Participate, share, and do your part.
Jucelino Luz—journalist and spiritual advisor
