The Disappearing Cities
Cities are a major component of human civilization
, it is accompanied with the development of human civilization.
Today we will learn some cities which are disappearing.
1, Banjul, Gambia, "death" reasons: the rise of the sea level
The rise of the sea level is already become a global phenomenon. As the small West African country Gambia, its capital Banjul is facing the increasing coverage of water, whats worse it may run the risk of erosion. This is dangerous.
2, Detroit, United States, "death" reasons: population reduction
From 1950, Detroit's population has been reduced by 1 / 3, as the city's unemployment rate is more than 10% , it is expected the population will continue to reduct but steady decline by 2030. In 2100, Detroit may have been distorted beyond recognition.
3, Ivanovo, Russian, "death" reasons: population reduction
This city formerly was Soviet-era textile center, it has approximately 44.8 million people, but since 1990, the female population is increasing, the declining birth rate, death rate along with young people continue to move into the near Moscow, the city has all see non of modern industry.
4, Mexico City, Mexico, "death" reasons: land subsidence, water shortages
Mexico City is located above the aquifers, the 20 million residents take water each time, the city will have the possibility of subsidence. It is estimated that some parts of the city over the past 100 years, fell by 9 meters. Even worse, the city's water under the soil, there has been signs of drying up.
5, Naples, Italy, "death" reasons: the eruption of Vesuvius
Vesuvius will break out once every 100 years, when Pompeii was destroyed, while the most recent eruption was in 1944. Once outbreak, the 400 million people of Naples will face life-threatening.
6, San Francisco, United States, "death" reasons: the earthquake
According to University of California, in 2086, San Francisco will have a chance to experience earthquake which is more than magnitude 7.
7, Timbuktu, Mali, "death" Reason: desertification
That is, to gradually cover the sand dunes in the desert oasis of the southern fringe of the Sahara Desert, several cities have to face such threats among these cities Timbuktu face the biggest crisis. The history of the city has more than 1000 years, some areas have been half buried in sand.
8, Venice, Italy, "death" reason: Sinking
Over the past 1,000 years, this city has been sinking. The Government launched a project to protect the city's sinking, but the result is that no one can be expected.
The city plays an very important role in the process of human civilization. The theme of the2010 Shanghai World Expo is "Better City, Better Life". I think this should be the direction of future development of the city. In order to protect the city we should promote low-carbon, energy saving and convenient, promote interpersonal relationships, the harmony between man and nature.
by: cherry
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