Sinking Islands: Sea Level Rise is Washing Away Micronesia’s History – Newsweek
Article Synopsis – Surveys of 12 islands surrounding Pohnpei in Micronesia have shown that not only have some completely disappeared, but that most others have shrunk over the past decade. Several more are likely to disappear within the coming decade. Sea levels in this region have been rising at two to three times the global average. Reef islands are particularly vulnerable to erosion by rising seas, being made almost entirely of sand and gravel. Whole islands are likely to be rendered uninhabitable or even disappear within the next 30 years. These include islands in nations like Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Tokelau and Tuvalu. To read the actual article click here.