Warning in France: Homes will be disappear under the sea
Due to global warming, sea levels are rising all the time. France, particularly the north-west, is one of the European regions most affected by this phenomenon.
Since 1993, sea levels on French coasts have risen by an average of 9 centimetres. According to forecasts by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), it's not going to get any better. Between 2020 and 2050, the intergovernmental body predicts a rise of 16 centimetres, and as much as 22 centimetres.
After 2050
Futura-sciences points out that after 2050, the rate of sea rise will depend on the amount of greenhouse gases that humans are currently emitting. According to the IPCC, in France, sea levels are likely to rise by more than 1 metre.
Cities most affected
In a study by Callendar - Climate Intelligence, that refers to the most pessimistic global warming scenario, it was revealed that one coastal property in ten could become flood-prone by 2100. The mouth of the Seine, the Mediterranean coast and the Atlantic coast will be the most affected. Caen, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Bayonne, Toulon, Sète, Deauville and, above all, Le Havre are the cities most affected between 2020 and 2050.
(MH with AsD - Source: Futura-sciences - Illustration: Unsplash)