Climate change is rapidly altering the natural landscapes of our planet. Recent studies indicate that between 2000 and 2020, 2,500 kilometers of new shorelines have formed and 35 new islands have emerged.

Melting glaciers in regions like Greenland, Alaska, and Canada are contributing to rising sea levels and reshaping coastal areas. Notably, the retreat of the Zachariae Isstrom glacier in Greenland has created an 81-kilometer new coastline.

Research shows that melting glaciers have revealed 35 new islands larger than 0.5 square kilometers. Some of these islands have become completely visible, while others have lost their connection to the mainland.

The newly formed shorelines are vulnerable to landslides as they lack sufficient time for permafrost development. This situation could lead to dangerous tsunamis, as seen in the 2017 tsunami incident in Greenland.

Dr. Simon Cook notes that these new coastal areas will be dynamic and easily shaped by wave effects and mass movements. He emphasizes that these changes pose safety risks for tourists attracted to the region's natural beauty and wildlife.