Sea levels may not reach this point for another 5,000 years, but it's still terrifying to visualize the loss of such massive tracts of land. Not to mention the other catastrophic weather events that will come with average global temperatures rising to 80 degrees. Say goodbye to our coral reefs, large portions of plant and animal species, and many great cities and countries. Appreciate the fact that you live at a time where these treasures still exist, and many of the worst consequences of climate change are beyond your lifetime. To read more about the melting ice caps, this video was found here. Here are a few images taken from National Geographic's Interactive Map.
Here is a more detailed video showing images of some of the major cities around the world and how they will be affected by the anticipated 60 meter sea level rise after the planet's ice melts. This video is a lot longer, but it sure gets the point across.
