Are we advancing technology and everything around us to lead a better life or just taking steps ahead of natural destruction? The effects of global warming and climate change are real and we are witnessing the impacts daily. Months back, we read the dreadful news of islands disappearing in the Maldives. While everyone imagined the conditions would worsen, the islands are surprisingly growing. Seems confusing, right? Read on to get the latest updates about the islands.
Maldives’ Disappearing Islands Are Growing In Size & It Is An Intriguing Revelation
Call it a magic or a scientific surprise but about 1,000 islands in the scenic tropical country are reportedly increasing in overall area. Interestingly, these low-lying islands were thought to disappear because of natural changes. However, the reality is strikingly the opposite. If you are not aware of this phenomenon, here’s the explanation in the simplest words.
With temperature rising, we see ice caps and glaciers starting to melt at a fast pace resulting in a rise in ocean water levels. This raises the fright of tropical islands sinking and disappearing. According to a report by The Times of India-Indiatimes, researchers were stunned to realise that most of these islands in the Maldives are expanding in size. These somehow managed to stay stable amid all the natural conditions.
The team of researchers discovered fascinating information about islands and changes in size using aerial pictures and satellite images from different years in the past. The unexpected findings are not just intriguing pieces of information but are making scientists optimistic as well. It is an incredible breakthrough and surely a surprise for the world.
How Is It Even Possible?
You, me, and the world are intrigued to know the causes leading to the rise in the islands’ area. Reportedly, more sand and sediment were pushed near the shores. This is due to the effects of strong waves. All these helped to recover the disintegrated parts. Also, the influence of currents affects the changes. The accumulation of sand and sediment transformed the size and shape of islands to some extent.
Paul Kench was associated with this research and revealed how the team was not certain of the results of the study. Around 1,000 low-lying islands in the Maldives continued to remain stable and this is an extraordinary indication. There are umpteen contributions and advantages of islands in this state. One of the major impacts is its power to protect and save lives and ecosystems.
Indeed, this is great news but we still need to be extremely aware of our daily lifestyle’s impact on nature and take steps to cause the least harm to it.
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