Consequences of coastal erosion in Atafona, Brazil

ATAFONA, Oct. 5, 2025 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows an area affected by coastal erosion in Atafona, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. In recent years, Atafona, a coastal town in northern Rio de Janeiro state, has been gradually swallowed by the sea due to severe coastal erosion, with houses collapsing and residents forced to relocate. As Brazil prepares to host the COP30 scheduled leer más for this November in Belem, the situation in Atafona stands as a vivid reminder of the profound impact of climate change and rising sea levels on coastal communities worldwide.,Image: 1043469669, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Wang Tiancong / Xinhua News / ContactoPhoto Editorial licence valid only for Spain and 3 MONTHS from the date of the image, then delete it from your archive. For non-editorial and non-licensed use, please contact EUROPA PRESS. leer menos