The sea level is rising faster than predicted. Melting glaciers can lead to catastrophic consequences; some regions of the world are at risk of flooding. In modern realities, the rate of warming of the World’s Oceans has increased. The active emission of carbon dioxide facilitates it into the atmosphere. If emissions are not reduced, the ocean will become more acidic and less habitable. In addition, the ocean is threatened by the processes occurring in the cryosphere. Global warming provokes the melting of ice in Greenland and Antarctica.
Some cities could be underwater by 2050, according to the latest UN report on the state of the oceans, polar regions, and ice sheets. Los Angeles, Bangkok, New York, Barcelona, and Miami are among them. Jeff Goodell also noted in his book that post-hurricane Miami in 2037 will become a popular destination for diving adventures (Goodell, 2018). Goodell gives examples of trying to prevent disasters and fight against the elements, highlighting that the most technologically amazing solutions are not always the best. Large and costly engineering projects are often controversial and can result in cost overruns. Solutions such as an almost fully built floating barrier or levee or sea walls can protect cities, but there is no guarantee, considering that they are located less than six feet above the tide.
Goodell, however, acknowledges that sea levels have fluctuated throughout human and geological history, so accurate forecasting in this area is impossible. However, any technological solution can fail if it miscalculates the severity of sea-level rise. A wall that holds six feet of water is useless if the oceans are eight feet inflated. In his book, Goodell warns people against their recklessness, which can affect the situation in nature and prevent the terrible consequences of negligence.
Reference
Goodell, J. (2018). The water will come: Rising seas, sinking cities, and the remaking of the civilized world. Black Inc.