Main Causes
Global warming
What is the main problem of flooding?
Damages infrastructure and endangers civilians
How can the overflow of water affect marine life?
Ex: Expansion of habitat, poor water quality
What limits did the government put?
Limits on large ships entering the city
What is MOSE?
Retractable gates underwater. Blocks water from entering.
This main cause originates from up North
Melting polar ice caps
long exposures to salt can create what?
Irritations and illnesses
Aside from the flooding, how does climate change affect the surrounding area?
Increase in storm occurrence and strength
What is one major project that the government is implementing?
MOSE flood barrier system
What are the cons of some potential solutions?
Time and location.
The warming of oceans, which causes water to expand
Why is it more difficult to travel in water?
Can slow down movement
How much does Venice sink per year?
1-2mm
Venice's economy heavily relies on tourism. What is the flaw in this?
Causes overcrowding and polutions
A big issue of flooding is rot and corrosion. What has the city done to fix this?
Raised walkways and infrastructure
These are the 3 main contributors to Greenhouse Gases
Carbon dioxide - burning fossil fuels
Methane - from agriculture and waste
Nitrous oxide - from industrial activities
How can sanitation be affected?
Salt water can have parasites and affect drinking.
Natural sediment compaction and human-driven substances.
What does MOSE stand for?
Modulo sperimentale elettromeccanico
What is one POTENTIAL solution to save Venice?
Having underwater pumps to lift the city. Or construct a large wall around Venice
It is built on a small island next to the Adriatic sea
How can overflowing/flooding affect infrastructure?
Water can create erosion
What else is the flooding affecting aside from the main city?
lagoons around
Can raise the cost of living for local residents.
What are some cons of MOSE?
Cost, fragile in open oceans, hard to maintain