Friday, January 16, 2026

Sea level Rise is much more significant than most people who don't live near the ocean realize.

These are just the large cities of the world slowly going underwater as sea levels rise.

Recently we have had King Tides in the area which we live near San Francisco in California. However, you should likely research what is happening in your country around the world if your country borders an ocean. Understanding what happens during King Tides while storms and high tide happen will show you a lot about how bad things can get and will over time for all these cities  over time. 

 

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Major world cities on the ocean include
Tokyo, New York City, Shanghai, Mumbai, Lagos, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, and Sydney, benefiting from trade, transport, and resources, with many of the largest urban centers globally situated on coastlines for historical and economic reasons, notes a page from the Oceans Atlas. 
North America
  • New York City, USA: Major port on the Atlantic.
  • Los Angeles, USA: Access to the Pacific.
  • San Francisco, USA: Key Pacific city.
  • Miami, USA: Atlantic coast hub. 

South America
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina: On the Atlantic.
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Famous for its coastal beauty. 

Europe & Africa
  • Lagos, Nigeria: Africa's largest city on the Atlantic.
  • Istanbul, Turkey: Straddles Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara.
  • Cape Town, South Africa: Beautiful city at the tip of the continent.
  • Barcelona, Spain: Mediterranean port. 

Asia
  • Tokyo, Japan: One of the world's largest metropolises by the Pacific.
  • Shanghai, China: Major global port on the East China Sea.
  • Mumbai, India: On the Arabian Sea.
  • Hong Kong, China: Key port in the South China Sea. 

These cities leverage oceans for trade, food, resources, and transportation, making them crucial global centers, explains a page from the Oceans Atlas. 
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