NEWS SUMMARY
Two iconic European tourist landmarks have dramatically changed due to extreme weather and coastal erosion. On Valentine’s Day, Italy’s famous Lovers’ Arch in Puglia collapsed into the Adriatic Sea after strong storms, heavy rainfall and powerful waves changed the rock structure. Meanwhile, in Iceland, world-famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach almost disappeared in just a few weeks due to unusual wind patterns and strong sea currents.
Experts say these events are connected to stronger and more frequent extreme weather events. Warmer sea temperatures, powerful storms in the Mediterranean and changing wind patterns are causing faster coastal erosion. As a result, coastlines are changing quickly and some tourist areas may become more dangerous.
Source: The Guardian, People
