Glasgow - Future

Glasgow - Future

Intangible Heritage

This reconstruction of Glasgow is based on the models available here https://data.glasgow.gov.uk/pages/3d-urban-model under the Open Government License and provided by Glasgow City Council. The models were added to and aligned with a terrain. Water has been added to the model and raised by 10m and 5m for different experiences. The sea level rise is based on data from when the CO2 level in the atmosphere was the same as it is today, and the sea level was 10m higher than it is currently. This model was first shown at the Glasgow Science Centre, where the video and interactive start by showing the effect of sea level rising.

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This reconstruction of Glasgow is based on the models available here https://data.glasgow.gov.uk/pages/3d-urban-model, under the Open Government License, and provided by Glasgow City Council. The models were added to and aligned with a terrain, and water was added.

Evidence of rising sea levels includes long-term tidal gauge data showing a global rise of approximately 16-20 cm since 1900, with the rate accelerating in recent decades as confirmed by satellite altimetry since the 1990s. This rise is caused by the expansion of warming ocean water and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, with human-caused climate change identified as the dominant cause. Observable consequences include increased coastal flooding, erosion, and threats to low-lying communities and infrastructure.

James Rae

Iain Oliver and Alan Miller

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