Venice under water - Technology

boston.com - 12/3/2008

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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 subside on Tuesday, while residents and tourists ...

nypost.com - 12/2/2008

LET'S SEA VENICE

— nypost.com — 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... (more) LET'S SEA VENICE

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Venice is totally flooded. How about a cheap hotel and some boots?
Gadling — ... submerged under as much as three feet of filthy water. Though the floods are beginning to recede, the municipality of Venice has been coping by erecting tall wooden platforms along heavily trafficked paths and many businesses and cafes are closed or have limited hours. ...