Recently, there has been a "bad news" in China, Changdao County in Shandong and Luodousha Island in Guangdong are gradually sinking. Both places are areas of great historical and cultural value, and their future fate is worrying.
1. Long Island County.
Changdao County, located in Yantai City, Shandong Province, is a tourist destination with abundant marine resources and beautiful island scenery. However, with global warming and rising sea levels, Long Island County is under increasing pressure.
According to relevant statistics, the sea level in Long Island County has risen by nearly 20 centimeters in the past few decades. As a result, many parts of the island have begun to experience seawater inundation, and many streets and houses have been submerged.
At the same time, due to the low terrain of Changdao County and the over-exploitation of groundwater in recent years, the groundwater level has declined, and land subsidence has even occurred in many places.
2. Luodousha Island.
Located in Shanwei City, Guangdong Province, Luodousha Island is a beautiful tourist island. However, according to local residents, in recent years, the island has also been gradually sinking.
This is closely related to the overexploitation of coral reef resources. Coral reefs are ecosystems in the ocean that absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide while providing habitat for marine life. However, in recent years, some criminals have not hesitated to destroy coral reef ecosystems and exploit a large number of coral reefs in order to obtain calcium carbonate from coral reefs. As a result, the island lost its protective barrier and was gradually eroded by the sea.
3. Countermeasures.
In the face of this dire situation, both Long Island and Rotosa need to take effective measures to deal with the crisis that could disappear. First, the amount of groundwater extracted should be strictly controlled to avoid land subsidence and seawater intrusion caused by overexploitation.
Second, the protection and management of coral reef ecosystems should be strengthened, and the illegal exploitation and destruction of coral reef resources should be prohibited. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen the monitoring and early warning of sea level rise, and take timely response measures to protect the lives and property of local residents.
4. ConclusionsThe gradual subsidence of Changdao County and Luodousha Island is one of the serious consequences of global warming and sea level rise. It also reminds us that we should pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainable development. Only through the joint efforts of the whole society can we cope with this grave situation and protect our beautiful homeland.