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Coastal erosion threatens Cyrenaica's cultural heritage sites
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Coastal Environment
Coastal Erosion
Location: Cyrenaica, Libya
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
The cultural heritage sites along the coasts of Cyrenaica are of great historical and universal significance, but they are facing a serious threat from coastal erosion caused by climate change.
The impact of this erosion is already visible, with some of these sites at imminent risk of damage or loss. Among the most threatened is the ancient port of Apollonia in Libya, imaged by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 12 April 2023.
Thanks to Copernicus, it is possible to monitor the state of these valuable cultural heritage sites, take action to mitigate the effects of climate change and prevent further damage.
