Venice's Environmental Change

Acqua Alta is a high tide phenomenon that causes flooding in Venice. It struck on the 28th of October 2018.

The record high water level during the Acqua Alta in 1966 was 1.94 meters, flooding 96% of the city.

High water levels from Acqua Alta cause rising damp in Venice's walls, crumbling the bricks and rusting the ties that hold up the buildings.

<p>Consequences of environmental change in Venice include the destruction of housing, shops, goods, and art treasures, sinking or damage to buildings, and the risk to people's lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Authorities have planned to construct gigantic dams at the three openings where the lagoon meets the sea to mitigate environmental change in Venice.</p> Signup and view all the answers