Sinking Cities

          

             It's very interesting and disappointing to see what the effects of Global Warming are especially in relation to rising sea levels and sinking cities. There are many aesthetically and visually stimulating regions that are at risk for losing the beautiful attributes and history that define a certain regions culture and physical capital. Travel is a luxury to society. For many, travel is a reason for being. It is a way in which individuals who are lost, lonely, confused, curious, adventurous, and inspired can enter into a realm in which they can fulfill something missing, connect and identify with people who may better reflect common interests, acquire self confidence and self awareness, change something or motivate others to change something and to connect with sublime nature. Regardless of the motivation to travel, it is undeniable that travel is important and significant to the reason for being for many people. Historically, travel was granted to those of the elite. Now, with growing awareness and capability to fulfill ones travel dreams, it is ever more important because it is more accessible to those of all classes. It is crucial to sustain the ability to travel to the destinations that society so highly values but takes for granted. Again, it is disappointing to see that areas such as Bangkok Thailand, New York City, Houston Texas, Shanghai China, New Orleans Louisiana, Venice Italy, the Maldives and Mexico City are at risk for the potential destruction of what was once or is now known as destinations encompassing alluring spectacles which provide liminal experiences. The idea that these destinations which provide, for many, rites of passage may not exist for society in the next century is overwhelming. The conception that as near as the next century in order to experience the monuments, stories and much of a regions culture one will have to rely on a picture, a book, or a website. These notorious regions of this world will be that of a story, a fairy tale and something of the past. There is no question, that if society continues to engage in the activities we are now, the generations to come will not be privileged with the indisputable blessing to experience firsthand the jewels of this world that were once deemed magnificent. 

For more information and videos regarding what is happening now and forecasts concerning the hypotheticals of the future, refer to this site. It is very interesting. 

http://www.metrolic.com/top-7-cities-in-danger-of-sinking-137061/