Mediterranean waters are rising. And with it, coastal erosion is sending parts of Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, crumbling toward the sea.
Breakdown
- Rising Mediterranean sea levels are causing severe coastal erosion in Alexandria. 24s
- A study estimates about 7,000 buildings in the city are now likely unsafe. 56s
- The shoreline has receded by up to 30 meters in some areas since 2000. 1m 37s
- Government measures include breakwaters and new housing, but collapses continue. 2m 2s
- Alexandria's population has nearly doubled in 25 years, increasing housing pressure. 3m 52s