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Study: Areas on the Albanian coast that may disappear by 2050

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6 Janar 2020

Study: Areas on the Albanian coast that may disappear by 2050

A report by Climate Central, which has studied about 135 terrestrial regions, shows what areas are most at risk of extinction in 2050 as a result of rising sea levels.

Updated data show that the entire globe is at risk of extinction due to rising sea levels and floods.

Offending. Climate Central is a nonprofit that analyzes and reports on climate change. The organization is made up of scientists, journalists, organizations and other science teams. Climate Central has been featured as a trusted source in many media, such as the New York Times, Associated Press, Reuters, NBC Nightly News, CBS News, CNN, ABC News, Nightline, Time, National Public Radio, PBS, Scientific American, National Geographic, Science and The Washington Post.

Study: Areas on the Albanian coast that may disappear by 2050

Study: Areas on the Albanian coast that may disappear by 2050

As you can see below, almost all of the Albanian coastline is endangered, although the most problematic areas appear in the Adriatic Sea, starting from the Shkodra area to the vicinity of Vlora, where the Ionian Sea begins.

Study: Areas on the Albanian coast that may disappear by 2050

Study: Areas on the Albanian coast that may disappear by 2050

The Karavasta lagoon is also highly endangered, followed by the Narta area of Vlora.

Study: Areas on the Albanian coast that may disappear by 2050

You can see the full map here .