These are the municipalities of Colombia that would be under the sea in 2050

Climate Central is an independent group of American scientists and journalists who study and report the facts about climate change and its impact on people’s lives.

This organization uses science, Big data and technology to generate thousands of local stories and visual attractions that personalize environmental information and show what can be done about it.

“We cover the science of climate, sea level rise, extreme weather conditions, energy and related topics. We work closely with TV meteorologists, journalists and other respected voices to reach audiences of diverse geographies and beliefs, ”they explain on their website.

Recently, Climate Central presented a new digital tool, which shows, through a map, which places in the world would be underwater in 2050 due to sea level rise.

“Climate Central’s sea level rise and coastal flood maps are based on scientific data peer-reviewed in major media. As these maps incorporate large data sets, which always contain errors, these maps should be viewed as detection tools to identify places that may require further investigation of the risk, ”explains the organization.

The group of scientists explains that this tool reflects well the threats of permanent sea level rise in the future. However, the accuracy of these maps decreases when the extreme flood risks are assessed.

Our maps are not based on physical storm and flood simulations and do not take into account factors such as erosion, future changes in the frequency or intensity of storms, inland flooding or the contributions of precipitation or rivers.

According to the map, in Colombia, several areas will be affected by the rise in sea level. Some of them are Riohacha, Santa Marta, La Boquilla in Cartagena, Buenaventura and Tumaco, which would be partially or completely underwater within the next 30 years.

The nomenclatures on the map indicate that the places marked in red are below the water level and when tracking the corners of Colombia most have this color.

According to Climate Central projections, one of the most affected places would be Riohacha, as the map shows.

Another place that catches the eye is the Historic Center of Santa Marta, which would be completely covered with water in 2050. According to him, part of the city would be affected by climate change, to the point of wiping out about half of the capital of Magdalena.

One of the most framed areas on the map of Colombia is the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta. According to scientists, this will be one of the sectors that would be totally underwater within 30 years.

Likewise, the water could destroy the areas surrounding the Atrato river basin, located on the border between the departments of Antioquia and Chocó, in the Urabá region.

Finally, the organization specifies that the cards “They are not based on physical simulations of storms and floods and do not take into account factors such as erosion, future changes in the frequency or intensity of storms, inland flooding or the contributions of precipitation or rivers. “

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