

Sinking cities around the world

Photos Logo Photos | Slide 1 of 16

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Dutch capital sits on the coast of the North Sea and faces the risk of inundation, should the water level rise by 2 feet (0.6 meters) by the year 2070. The city has an efficient flood defense mechanism, but storm surges pose risk to its people and billions in assets.

© Getty Images
image beaconimage beaconimage beacon