Rising Popularity of 'Last-Chance Tourism' Heightens Risks and Urgency

As climate change accelerates glacier melt, tourists flock to endangered sites, increasing both dangers and environmental impact.

Glacier tourism is becoming more dangerous due to unpredictable meltwater and unstable ice formations.
An American tourist died in Iceland after an ice cave collapse, prompting temporary tour suspensions.
Tour operators are implementing safety measures like guardrails and rerouting paths to adapt to changing conditions.
Experts warn that increased visitor numbers may accelerate the deterioration of these fragile environments.
The trend of visiting disappearing natural wonders may have a limited future, with some predicting an expiration within decades.