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What beaches that could no longer exist in a hundred years' time?

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Rising sea levels in Europe could wipe out some of the continent's most beloved beaches by 2100.

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  • A study warns that six top European beaches could disappear by 2100 due to rising sea levels. 10s
  • Sveti Stefan in Montenegro is identified as the most endangered, potentially losing over 200 meters of shoreline. 21s
  • Porto Junco in Italy and Praia de Bernagil in Portugal could lose up to 107 and 70 meters of coast, respectively. 41s
  • Varroa Island in Norway and Kean Bay in Ireland are also at significant risk of shoreline reduction. 1m 4s
  • Iceland's Rennisfjara beach, known for its black sand, is among the six most threatened beaches. 1m 23s
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