17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Maafushi has an extension of 0.3 square km with about 3.000 inhabitants. It has been heavily damaged by the 2004 tsunami.
According to data provided by the United Nations, the Maldivian islands, with an average of just half a meter above sea level, might be already partially submerged by water by the end of the century. It will be the first State in the world to disappear for the consequences of climate change.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | Maldives |
Camera: | ILCE-7RM2 |
Copyright: | © edoardo delille |