claim: Thousands of coral atolls have "drowned" in the past when they were unable to grow fast enough to maintain a presence at sea level
evidences.evidence_id: Kiribati:195
evidences.article: Kiribati
evidences.evidence: However, if the increase in sea level occurs at a rate faster than coral growth, or if polyp activity is damaged by ocean acidification, then the resilience of the atolls and reef islands is less certain.
evidences.votes: SUPPORTS SUPPORTS
evidences.evidence_id: Maldives:179
evidences.article: Maldives
evidences.evidence: More than 80 per cent of the country's land is composed of coral islands which rise less than one metre above sea level.
evidences.votes: NOT_ENOUGH_INFO NOT_ENOUGH_INFO
evidences.evidence_id: Maldives:180
evidences.article: Maldives
evidences.evidence: As a result, the Maldives are at high risk of being submerged due to rising sea levels.
evidences.votes: REFUTES SUPPORTS
evidences.evidence_id: Micronesia:49
evidences.article: Micronesia
evidences.evidence: When the volcano sinks back down into the sea, the coral continues to grow, keeping the reef at or above water level.
evidences.votes: REFUTES SUPPORTS
evidences.evidence_id: Tuvalu:493
evidences.article: Tuvalu
evidences.evidence: Mean sea-level rise is projected to continue (very high confidence).
evidences.votes: REFUTES NOT_ENOUGH_INFO