17 the lost beauty abroad

1. Belize Great Barrier Reef Reserve

The largest Great Barrier Reef in the northern hemisphere is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The spectacular seaside lagoon, clear water and charming "big blue hole" make it a perfect place for exploration.

2. Bolivia-Sererik

Cerro Rico or Toyama in Potosi was once an important source of silver for the Spanish Empire. However, more than 500 years of uninterrupted mining has made this mountain loose and extremely unstable.

3. Canadian-athabasca Glacier

Alberta Glacier is the most visited glacier in North America. It is a part of the Colombian ice sheet and covers an area of 6 square kilometers. In the past 125 years, it has been melting, and the southern edge has shrunk by nearly 1.6 km.

4. The Christian site in Egypt-Abu Mina

Due to the rising groundwater level, the 500-year-old town of Abu Mena is on the verge of sinking and disappearing from the world map.

5. Alps

The Alps is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. Its altitude is lower than that of the Rocky Mountains, so it is more vulnerable to climate change.

6. Seychelles

Seychelles is a microcosm of a tropical paradise, consisting of 1 15 islands in the Indian Ocean, with many luxurious resorts. However, due to beach erosion, these islands are in danger.

7. Maldives

As the lowest country on earth, almost 80% of the islands are below 1 m.

According to various studies on the impact of global warming on the environment, Maldives may sink in the future 100.

8. Montana Glacier National Park, USA

There used to be more than 150 glaciers, but now there are less than 25.

Many scientists, including the US Geological Survey, believe that by 2030, the park will lose glaciers and its ecosystem will be seriously damaged.

9. Dead Sea

In the past 40 years, the Dead Sea has shrunk by a third and sank by 25 meters.

10. Italy-Venice

Italy's Canal City, considered as one of the most romantic cities in the world, is sinking.

1 1. Australia-Asia Great Barrier Reef

The largest coral reef in the world, with an area of over 344,400 square kilometers, has long been a tourist attraction.

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Solomon Islands is a country composed of a large group of islands.

According to Robin Moore, an international expert on amphibian protection, many islands in Solomon Islands are being ravaged by rampant logging.

South America-Atlantic forest

The Atlantic forest with rich species originally spanned Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay, accounting for about 1 0,000-10.5 million square kilometers.

14. Tanzania-Kilimanjaro

According to the United Nations, Kilimanjaro has existed for tens of thousands of years, but its glaciers have shrunk by about 80% in the past century, which is caused by global warming and comprehensive changes in land use.

15. Florida, USA-Everglades

At present, it faces the invasion of alien species (such as pythons), water pollution and destructive entertainment activities.

16. Madagascar

As the fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar has some of the richest tropical rainforests and the most diverse wildlife, such as lemurs and mongooses.

17. Chile-Patagonia ice sheet

As the largest ice sheet in the world after Antarctica and Greenland, Patagonia, Chile is experiencing the profound impact of global warming and melting at an alarming rate.