BY: THE ROMAN EMPIRE
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Venice is sinking due to natural subsidence, where the ground gradually settles over time.
Excessive groundwater extraction weakens the support for structures, contributing to the city's subsidence.
The city's location in the geologically unstable Adriatic region makes it prone to sinking, exacerbated by climate change-induced sea level rise.
Ongoing projects, like the MOSE barriers, aim to combat the sinking by addressing rising sea levels and high water events.
The weight of buildings and constant human activity compacts the underlying sediments, further accelerating Venice's sinking.
International initiatives focus on preserving Venice through a combination of environmental regulations and collaborative projects.
Venice continues to adapt to its unique challenges, implementing measures to sustain the city's heritage amidst ongoing threats of subsidence and rising sea levels.