England, New York and Netherlands ‘FLOODED by end of century’ as sea levels rise rapidly

However, this figure massively increased to 228 billion tonnes per year between the years of 2009 and 2017.

The research showed global sea levels rose by more than 1.4cm (half an inch) between 1979 and 2017 as a result.

University of California scientists state that if trends continue, sea levels will rise by 1.8m by 2100.

According to Google’s interactive map, FireTree, a two metre rise could ruin the Netherlands, with most of the country submerged.