This Map Shows Most of Metro Vancouver Could Go Underwater

It should be no surprise to anyone that in recent years, there has been concerns over rising global temperatures and sea levels. It is especially concerning for low-lying coastal cities like Vancouver.

Of all the cities in the world, Vancouver is among the top 36 most likely to be underwater by 2100.

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Rise in Sea Level

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that rising sea levels are accelerating significantly. It has more than doubled from 0.14 cm a year to 0.36 cm between 2006 and 2015.

According to NOAA, it is projected that sea levels will further rise at least 30 cm above 2000 levels by the beginning of the next century.

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates a even higher range. They predict a rise of 40- 63 cm by 2100.

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Parts of Metro Vancouver that could go Underwater

As seen in the map below, Metro Vancouver would lose the sea wall, Granville Island, Delta, Ladner, parts of Surrey and most of Richmond.

Based on research from the insurance company, Swiftest, of the 36 cities that made the list, Vancouver ranks #19 most populous. This could mean a lot of people would be displaced, and we are only talking about coastal flooding here.

Not only that, but we all know that other areas will also definitely be affected. In 2021, the Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford was flooded by rain and rising rivers alone.

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