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The Problem of Venice: [we are all Venetians now….] Ray Bradley Dept of Geosciences

Explore the challenges Venice faces due to global sea-level rise, projected changes, and the controversial MOSE system. Learn about the impact on the iconic city and the opinions surrounding its future. Dive into the complexities of protecting Venice from flooding.

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The Problem of Venice: [we are all Venetians now….] Ray Bradley Dept of Geosciences

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  1. The Problem of Venice: [we are all Venetians now….] Ray Bradley Dept of Geosciences University of Massachusetts Amherst

  2. Global sea-level ~75cm Venice: relative sea-level Source: Camuffo and Sturaro, 2003

  3. Projected sea-level change (eustatic) with temperature changes of 1.4 - 5.8°C Source: Rahmstorf, 2007

  4. Number of gates: 4 rows at three locations (Lido, 2 rows; Malamocco, 1 row; Chioggia, 1 row) Number of individual gate sections: 79 (Lido, 41; Malamocco, 20; Chioggia, 18)

  5. MOSE system: 2006-2011…? Modulo SperimentaleElettromeccanico ~110cm (above datum =~87cm above present mean sea-level) 20m “Expensive, hazardous and probably useless.” --Gianfranco Bettin, Venice’s deputy mayor

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