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Alexander Smail

Chilling map shows how Scotland will change in 80 years as famous landmarks to be underwater

A chilling interactive map shows the effects of the climate crisis on rising sea levels - and reveals that parts of Scotland could be submerged within the next 80 years.

The Coastal Risk Screening Tool by nonprofit organisation Climate Central displays areas threatened by rising sea levels and coastal flooding. It makes use of "the most advanced global model of coastal elevations with the latest projections for future flood levels".

According to the map, large areas of cities and towns across Scotland could all be underwater by 2100. Certain regions are set to be affected more severely than others.

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