Sea level rise occurs when huge parts of the ice caps melt more water turns to liquid, flat low-lying coastal areas can feel the full force. Flat countries like Bangladesh, Holland, The Maldives [1] and Tuvalu have a risk of being completely submerged and most coastal major cities will suffer the same fate.

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The effects Edit

Other efects include some increased coastal erosion, higher storm-surge flooding, inhibition of primary production processes, more extensive coastal inundation, changes in surface water quality and groundwater characteristics, increased loss of property and coastal habitats, increased flood risk and potential loss of life, loss of nonmonetary cultural resources and values, impacts on agriculture and aquaculture through decline in soil and water quality, and loss of tourism, recreation, and transportation functions.