Earth is home to incredibly beautiful natural sites.
Unfortunately, due to climate change and human carelessness, some of them are in danger of disappearing in the next 100 years — or even sooner.
In honor of Earth day, we found 20 places all travelers should see while they still exist. From ancient Mayan ruins in Guatemala to the Swiss alps, these threatened natural wonders span the globe.
A popular destination for honeymooners or paradise-seekers, the islands of the Seychelles — located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar — are vanishing because of beach erosion. They're in danger of completely disappearing in the next 50 to 100 years.
Source: Time
The picturesque snow that tops Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania may not be there for much longer. In the years from 1912 to 2007, Kilimanjaro's ice sheet had shrunk by a whopping 85%.
Source: CNN
The Mirador Basin and Tikal National Park in Guatemala are home to the mysterious ruins of Mayan civilization. However, illegal looting and forest burning may destroy this piece of history forever.
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