The Indian Ocean's 26-atoll paradise features vast coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and sugar-white tropical beaches. Unfortunately, its beauty cannot conceal the truth. The average elevation of these idyllic islands is just 3.3 feet. The world's lowest nation could be submerged in less than a century due to the steadily rising water level. Because they take this threat so seriously, authorities have already begun developing a master plan to relocate residents who would be displaced by the rising tides.
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