World's 6 Fastest Vanishing Natural Wonders

5) Sundarbans Mangroves

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Spread over 4000 square miles of wetlands, Sundarbans Mangroves is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is recognized by UNESCO's World Heritage Site that covers parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. This vast ecosystem is the home to the Bengal tiger and rare species of birds and fishes. However, UNESCO predicts that 75 percent of this place may disappear under the sea by the end of 21st century.

6) Indonesian Archipelago

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The picturesque Indonesia is an archipelago that encompasses around 17,508 islands. Eight major island groups are there in this vast chain of island, including Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya. According to Armu Susandi, Jakarta meteorologist, this beautiful archipelago may lose around 2000 islands and 154,000 square miles of land area by 2080. Susandi also predicts that approximately quarter of Jakarta may disappear including the international airport by 2050.
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Posted by: Richa Sharma - 17 May, 2013
2: survive or perish ? is our choice and I am sure we will opt to survive, so please please do not damage this heavenly creation of nature
Posted by: CS Vishvesh V Vachhrajani Kailashi - 20 Feb, 2013
3: This shows we are in the destruction path. Please stop destroying the nature for mindless activities.
Posted by: Srini - 11 Feb, 2013
4: good list...and colourful content
Posted by: Hny - 08 Feb, 2013