1. Miami, Florida
Among the coastal cities most at risk of sinking by 2100, experts often point to Miami. While tourists flock to this vibrant city for its pristine beaches and sunny weather, rising sea levels threaten to submerge roads and homes, posing a serious risk to locals.
According to a 2018 Union of Concerned Scientists assessment, 12,000 Miami Beach residences are more likely to experience severe flooding within the next 30 years. The cost of the potential damage will be huge, and experts predict that flooding could put over $6 billion worth of property at risk.
Besides that, a 2016 study published in the journal Nature Climate Change noted that Miami-Dade and Broward counties had a “super concentration” of citizens who were at risk. Based on that research, these counties might represent 1 in 4 people who will be impacted by sea level rise in the country between 2010 and 2100.
