Which parts of Australia's coast will vanish below rising sea levels?

Interactive map showing projected inundation around Cape Byron, NSW

Interactive map showing projected inundation around Cape Byron, NSW Source: NGIS

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A new interactive map based on IPCC modelling aims to help coastal communities prepare for inevitable sea level rises.

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