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What is the predicted annual flooding risk by 2050 for coastal communities?
What is the predicted annual flooding risk by 2050 for coastal communities?
- 300 million people (correct)
- 200 million people
- 150 million people
- 400 million people
What is one of the main features of Dogen City's design?
What is one of the main features of Dogen City's design?
- It is rectangular in shape.
- It will not accommodate visitors.
- It features a two-layer design. (correct)
- It is under construction since 2021.
How many residents will Dogen City be able to accommodate at one time?
How many residents will Dogen City be able to accommodate at one time?
- 40,000 residents
- 10,000 residents (correct)
- 15,000 residents
- 5,000 residents
Which innovative farming technology will Dogen City utilize?
Which innovative farming technology will Dogen City utilize?
What is a planned feature of Dogen City aimed at space tourism?
What is a planned feature of Dogen City aimed at space tourism?
What remains undisclosed about Dogen City?
What remains undisclosed about Dogen City?
Which floating city unveiled plans in 2022 to house up to 100,000 people?
Which floating city unveiled plans in 2022 to house up to 100,000 people?
What type of community has been thriving in the Netherlands since 2021?
What type of community has been thriving in the Netherlands since 2021?
Flashcards
Rising Sea Levels
Rising Sea Levels
The process of the average global sea level rising, primarily due to climate change and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets.
Dogen City
Dogen City
An innovative, self-sufficient floating city designed by Japan to combat the effects of rising sea levels and climate change.
Circular Shape
Circular Shape
A circular design feature of Dogen City that protects its inhabitants from tsunamis by deflecting incoming waves.
Top Layer
Top Layer
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Undersea Layer
Undersea Layer
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Busan Floating City
Busan Floating City
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Schoonship
Schoonship
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Seawater Farming
Seawater Farming
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Study Notes
Rising Sea Levels and Floating Cities
- Rising sea levels, driven by global warming, pose a severe threat to coastal communities.
- Experts predict nearly 300 million people in coastal areas will face annual flooding by 2050.
Dogen City: Japan's Floating City
- N-Ark's Dogen City aims to address climate change impacts.
- Circular design (1.58 km diameter, 4 km circumference) offers tsunami protection.
- Two-layer structure: top layer is a self-sufficient maritime city, bottom layer is a sea-cooled data center.
- Can accommodate 10,000 residents and 40,000 visitors.
- Features: food production (7,000 tons annually using seawater), schools, hospitals, sports areas, offices, parks, and a rocket launch/landing area.
- Aims for completion by 2030; location and cost details are undisclosed.
Other Floating City Projects
- Busan (South Korea) plans a sustainable maritime metropolis housing potentially 100,000 people.
- The Netherlands' Schoonship neighborhood (2021) demonstrates a smaller-scale floating community model with 46 homes and about 100 residents.
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Description
Explore the impact of rising sea levels on coastal communities and innovative solutions like Japan's Dogen City. Learn about various floating city projects aimed at mitigating climate change effects. Discover how these cities are designed to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
