New Technology May Save Venice From Future Devastating Floods

MOSE, a flooding defense system that creates a temporary dam, can prevent devastating floods that frequently create damage in Venice.

November 5, 2020 · 1 min · 45 words · Sharon Bradley

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Venetians saw a glimmer of hope during a recent high tide flood.

And Venetians… fear it will take another disastrous flood to shake Italys politicians.

It isn’t a cure-all though.

MOSE System May Help Save Venice from Flooding

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MOSE System May Help Save Venice from Flooding

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MOSE System May Help Save Venice from Flooding

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MOSE System May Help Save Venice from Flooding

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