Venice
Are the denizens of Venice stalwart in their defense against their city's sinking and rising sea levels? Or are they just in denial? A recent round of flooding, the highest in 20 years, makes me think the latter.
More pictures: here and there.
Even though they've been building that adjustable dam, the city is pretty much doomed.
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DED
More pictures: here and there.
Even though they've been building that adjustable dam, the city is pretty much doomed.
\_/
DED
Labels: environment
posted by DED at 1:37 PM
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Wow. Is this related to rising sea levels?
Perhaps. If this sort of thing happens more frequently, then one could argue that that is indeed the case. However, since it was 20 years since the last really, really high tide, it can be written off as a cyclical thing, at least for now.
I'm inclined to think it will become a regular occurrence. With tiny islands in the South Pacific already experiencing the same thing (abnormally high tides) on a regular basis, Venice eventually will too (unless something is done to mitigate the situation). Venice has been fortunate in that it is sheltered from the open sea. And even the Mediterranean is mild as far as oceans are concerned. Those South Pacific islands aren't so lucky.
More info on the sinking of Venice
Of course, it begs the question, "Why are people moving back to New Orleans?" Admittedly many haven't. However, if a city at sea level (Venice) is in trouble, how does a city beneath sea level fare? If New Orleans gets hit with another Katrina anytime soon, it's continued viability as a city should be vigorously debated.
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