10 places to see before they go - A website recently enumerated

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A website recently enumerated 10 places to see before they go. India made it to the list with Taj Mahal, topping the list of places that under threat by nature or suffering abuses and neglect. Here is a look at the these natural wonders, that can be called as the 'must-visit' places of 2013, before they become tales or folk lores. Taj Mahal - between the crowds and the air pollution that's eating away its white stone facade, tourism official are considering closing this 17th century landmark to the public, leaving its fabulous dome's symmetry visible only from afar. The main marble dome is 35 meters. Started in 1632 AD, the construction of the monument symbolizing eternal love tool 21 years to complete. With over 20,000 laborers and 1000 elephants involved in building it. The current footfall is pegged at a massive 4 million. (Getty Images)

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Glacier National Park, USA - Located in the US state of Montana, the ice loss due to global warming puts the life span of this nature's marvel to just 20 years. 100 years ago, with 150 glaciers strong, this national park currently stands at a lean 27 glaciers remaining and is predicted to disappear by 2030. (Getty Images)

In This Pic : Glacier National Park

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The Congo Basin, Africa - According to the UN, up to 2/3rds of the forest, its unique plants and wildlife could be lost by 2040 unless more effective measures are taken to protect it. 10 million acres of forest are degraded each year due to illegal mining, illegal logging, farming, ranching and guerilla warfare. Second to the Amazon Basin, The Congo Basin extends across 7 nations and is predicted to have less than 25 years of survival. (Getty Images)

In This Pic : Congo Basin, Africa

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Madagascar, Africa - The fourth largest island in the world, the forests ecosystem are under tremendous strain by poaching, burning for subsistence farming, logging and is expected to survive less that 35 years with these abuses against nature. Statistically speaking, only 20,000 of the original 120,000 square miles of forests are left. (Getty Images)

In This Pic : Madagascar, Africa

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The Alps, Europe: Since 1880's, temperatures have increased twice as faster than the global average. Within 40 years, forecasters predict the absolute melt down. The European Alps are at a lower altitude. Its glaciers and ski resorts are more susceptible to the effects of the global warming. (Getty Images)

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