The towns near Manchester that could be under water by 2090

Sea level rises could see towns near Manchester submerged under water towards the end of this century.

According to Climate Central's map of sea level rises, an increase of just half a metre will see parts of Morecambe, the Wirral and Liverpool below sea-level. The map says the areas will see a rise of half a metre by 2070 if carbon dioxide emissions remain unchecked.

This increases to one metre by 2090, which will see even more of the county submerged. Liverpool's George and Prince's Docks will disappear if the sea-levels rise.

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In the Wirral, parts of Birkenhead would also be washed out and Liverpool's coastline would take a hit, with parts of Formby, Crosby and Bootle predicted to be underwater.

Further north in Morecambe, parts of Heysham would also be in danger. Sunderland, Heaton, Oxcliffe Hill, Glasson Dock and parts of Lancaster are also at risk of ending up under water.

If unchecked carbon emissions continue into the next century, however, we could start to see a sea level rise of five metres in 2170. Shockingly, it would see huge chunks of Southport, tourist hotspot Blackpool and most of Morecambe under water.

However, this is all only if carbon emissions are not curtailed. The map does indicate there will likely still be sea level rises with moderate carbon cuts, but they can still limit the damage.

Climate Central says its risk zone map shows 'areas vulnerable to near-term flooding from different combinations of sea level rise, storm surge, tides, and tsunamis, or to permanent submersion by long-term sea level rise.'

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