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Many Low-Lying Atoll Islands Will Be Uninhabitable by Mid-21st Century
Description: Sea-level rise and wave-driven flooding will negatively impact freshwater resources on many low-lying atoll islands in such a way that many could be uninhabitable in just a few decades. According to a new study, scientists found that such flooding not only will impact terrestrial infrastructure and habitats, but, more importantly, it will also make the limited freshwater resources non-potable and, therefore, directly threaten the sustainability of human populations. [Source: U.S. Geological Survey]
URL: https://www.usgs.gov/news/many-low-lying-atoll-islands-will-be-uninhabitable-mid-21st-century
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Publish Date: 4/25/2018
Reading Level: Basic
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