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Precarious Homes Potentially Subject To Climate Change (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post   ThienVinh Nguyen   First Posted: 4/7/10   Updated: 5/25/11

Although the local and even regional effects of climate change will vary from place to place, natural disasters will likely be exacerbated as global temperatures rise.

Homes found in precarious positions -- in wildfire zones, on cliffs, along coasts, and in sinking cities -- will have to figure out ways to deal with the looming threats of climate change.

From the threats of increased wildfires to mudslides to flooding to soil erosion, check out our collection of these precarious homes from around the world.

Venice, Italy
 
Venice has been balancing to remain afloat. But with global warming expected to rise sea levels, this city might go under.
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Although the local and even regional effects of climate change will vary from place to place, natural disasters will likely be exacerbated as global temperatures rise. Homes found in precarious posi...
Although the local and even regional effects of climate change will vary from place to place, natural disasters will likely be exacerbated as global temperatures rise. Homes found in precarious posi...