7 cities that are sinking

There’s still time to visit these 7 locations and keep your feet dry.

From DATELINE ZERO — The following is a list of cities that travelers might want to visit soon, because the cities are currently sinking and might not be around too much longer. Some of the cities in the list are not surprising, like New Orleans. Others might make you raise your eyebrows …

#7: Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand’s capital is sinking — and sinking fast. However, unlike other cities on our list, a shoddy foundation isn’t necessarily to blame. Resting on the Chao Phraya River — which flows into the Bay of Bangkok about 30 miles south of the city center — this colossal settlement is more likely to drown than sink. Experts now say that this mouthwatering foodie destination — along with the dozens of beautiful temples found here — may be under water in as little as seven years.

#6: New York City, New York

If you’ve never seen the Statue of Liberty or been dazzled by the lights of Times Square, now’s the time. Much like its Thai comrade, America’s most densely populated city is doomed to suffer the effects of global warming. Sitting at the mouth of the Hudson River where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean, this concrete jungle will soon be at a much higher risk of damage from rising sea levels and imposing tropical storms. And unlike the ones bobbing around in a barrel on Halloween, this Big Apple will not float.

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