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Only time can tell. But it is said that Venice will completely disappear in 2070.... :(
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How was Venice built under water?
Venice is not underwater, but on water. Venice has been battling against water for 1,500 years and it has sunk 9 inches in the last 100 years. Unless something is done the city will no longer exist by the end of this century. The Italian government is to install 78 mobile gates to be used in high tide.
Why is the city of Venice built on water?
Venice was built on small islands that is surrounded by water. The refuges that fled from the mainland stayed on the islands when they realize living on the mainland was no longer possible due to invaders.
What ancient city still thrives today using water as its main form of transportation?
That could be Venice.
How did Venice get flooded?
Venice is located in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea just off the coast of Italy. This part of the sea is generally a calm area but during storms the waves crash onto the main land of Venice causing floods. The storms haven't always had this effect on Venice. Before the island off the coast were able to hold back the storm water and keep Venice from flooding. Lately however, the Adriatic Sea has risen and the islands can no longer keep the water from entering Venice causing the floods. Also, when the floods come in, the soil under Venice become very swampy causing the city to sink into the ground a slight bit making it more susceptible to flooding.
What are facts about Venice Italy?
Venice has 160 canals connected by 409 bridges It is built on wood poles from Cadore forests, in the Alps. You can take waterbuses (vaporetti) and water taxis (gondolas) to explore the beautiful lagoons. Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Venetian island, Torcello was once the center of Venice. Today its almost abandoned. Aqua Alta (high water) is a common phenomenon in Venice. gondolas must be painted black because of a sumptuary law passed by the venetian government
Is most of Venice under water?
yes
Is the water of Venice clear?
is the water in Venice clear water
What will happen to Venice at 2040?
In 2040, Venice will be under water. The Adriatic will cover the city. The Venetians love their city, and they want to stay there. They want to save Venice from the sea. They do not want to leave. How can they save Venice? They can put some gates in the sea. The gates will close so that Venice will not sink.
Is Venice surrounded by water?
yes Venice is partly surrounded by water
What does to immerse in water mean?
It means to put completely under water
Is Venice surrounded with water?
Venice is a group of Islands, most of which are connected by bridges.
How was Venice built under water?
Venice is not underwater, but on water. Venice has been battling against water for 1,500 years and it has sunk 9 inches in the last 100 years. Unless something is done the city will no longer exist by the end of this century. The Italian government is to install 78 mobile gates to be used in high tide.
Which city is known as big blue city?
Venice, Italy because it is under water with little mermaid and her friends.
What is it called when you are completely under water?
It is called being submerged.
Mountain on the ocean floor that is completey under water?
A mountain range that is completely under water is a mid-ocean ridge.
Does the mid-ocean ridge lie completely under water?
Yes
Do you have to completely put a water plant under water?
No, you do not have to, unless it"s an aquarium plant, then yes.
