The fate of island nations is complex. A very informative read backed up with research results and history. The Vanishing Islands That Failed to Vanish https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/06/26/climate/maldives-islands-climate-change.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3E0.dDgL.gUtdl3UdVGqm #climatechange #sealevel #atolls
Islands in the Maldives Were Expected to Vanish. Climate Science Tells Another Story.

Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown.

The New York Times