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July 2, 2012 [b] - Maldives
What is a maldive? Well, it is a place, not a thing. Did you know that? I sure didn't. Never heard of the place until today.
Here is a great aerial shot:
The problem with this interesting place is that it may, no will, soon be under water. You see, it is the lowest-lying country on Earth and with the sea level rising . . . well, you see where that is going . . .
Thanks to National Geographic and photographer Ibrahim Muneez for this insightful piece.
Sundae Monday Jul 2 02:13 PM
Been there, been there.
Well, okay, not really. The Maldives are a popular tourist destination here, especially for honeymoons, but I could not afford it myself.
However I went to Sri Lanka which is close enough to act as a twin-centre holiday destination.
xoxoxoBruce Monday Jul 2 04:22 PM
How did they survive this long? Don't they have storms in the Indian Ocean, don't they have any storm driven surf... ever?
Lamplighter Monday Jul 2 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
How did they survive this long? Don't they have storms in the Indian Ocean, don't they have any storm driven surf... ever?
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With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4*ft*11*in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country.[11] It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7*ft*10*in) |
When storms come, they dig them into the coral.
All the other Muldavians hold onto them for dear life.
Sheldonrs Monday Jul 2 05:07 PM
And in a few thousand years, people will be talking about the mythical lost city of Maldives.
xoxoxoBruce Monday Jul 2 05:35 PM
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With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4*ft*11*in) above sea level, it is the planet's lowest country.[11] It is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 2.4 metres (7*ft*10*in) |
footfootfoot Monday Jul 2 06:42 PM
What about the Bondives?
xoxoxoBruce Tuesday Jul 3 01:23 AM
OK, that flew over my head?
footfootfoot Tuesday Jul 3 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
OK, that flew over my head?
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Mal = Evil
ZenGum Tuesday Jul 3 08:04 AM
Well, a bit of sea level rise would put out those fires down the end of the island there.
xoxoxoBruce Tuesday Jul 3 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by footfootfoot
Bon = Good
Mal = Evil |
Scriveyn Tuesday Jul 3 01:39 PM
Underwater Meeting of Maldivian Parliament
You missed that? 
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