TED-ED: Real life sunken cities - Peter Campbell

What should explorers look for when traveling along the Great Harbor in Alexandria?

• Large columns and statues

• Ancient shipwrecks

• Coral reefs

• Sunken treasure chests

Which city was struck by an earthquake and tsunami in 373 BCE, leading to its submergence?

• Port Royal

• Alexandria

• Helike

• Pavlopetri

What is the term used to describe the gradual submergence of Pavlopetri?

• Tectonic shift

• Isostatic sea level change

• Glacial melting

• Volcanic eruption

How did the ancient inhabitants of Pavlopetri adapt to the changing sea levels?

• They built higher structures

• They abandoned the city immediately

• They moved gradually inland

• They constructed sea walls

Which modern cities are mentioned as potentially being claimed by rising sea levels in the future?

• London and Paris

• Venice and New Orleans

• Sydney and Melbourne

• Beijing and Shanghai