Town and villages on the North East coastline could be underwater in 30 years if sea levels continue to rise, according to a climate change group.
Maps produced by Climate Central forecast what could happen if the temperature rises by 3C, with areas of Blyth, Seaburn, Gateshead, and Holy Island submerged.
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Climate Central's sea level rise and coastal flood maps are based on peer-reviewed science in leading journals.
Experts have warned a rise of three degrees in global temperatures would be disastrous, with prolonged heatwaves, droughts and extreme weather events becoming more common.
It is predicated the coastlines of today would largely be gone by the year 2050 and the oceans would rise in temperature causing a decrease in fish.
Blyth
Blyth appears to fare the worst of all the coastal communities, with South Beach, Port of Blyth, Ridley Park, and large parts of Cowpen underwater.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Lynemouth
Large areas of the Northumberland coastal town would be submerged, with Newbiggin Golf Club, the Bank House Club, and beach all underwater.
Further up the coast, Lynemouth Power Station could also be underwater along with Cresswell Beach.
Holy Island
In North Northumberland, parts of Holy Island would be wiped out, along with Haggerston, Beal, Goswick Golf Club and Ross Links.
Gateshead
Along the River Tyne, large areas of Gateshead would be underwater including the Metrocentre.
Seaburn
Seaburn Beach front would be submerged, with popular spots such as STACK, House of Zen, and Morrisons wiped out.
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