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nypost.com - 12/2/2008
LET'S SEA VENICE
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VENICE, Italy - Heavy rains and high winds yesterday left Venice almost completely flooded after surrounding sea levels rose to their highest in 22 years. Ferry and water-taxi services in the lagoon city were suspended, and the mayor urged people...
boston.com - 12/3/2008
Venice under water
— boston.com — The recent "acqua alta" (high water) in Venice, Italy reached a depth of 1.56 meters (5 ft,... 1 in.) on Monday - the deepest flood in 22 years, and the fourth highest flood level in recent history, claimed Venice's Tide Center. The water began to ... (more) Venice under water
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