Venice could be under water by 2150: scientists warn

The future of Venice is increasingly under threat. According to an international study conducted by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, the city could be completely submerged by 2150. Scientists say that even the “Moses” barrier system is not enough to prevent this.

What is the probability of Venice disappearing?

According to RAI News 24, researchers conducted simulations based on various scenarios for the years 2050, 2100 and 2150. Their worst-case scenario is the middle of the 22nd century. According to him, the area of ​​Venice and its surroundings could expand from 139 sq. km to 226 sq. km due to a sharp increase in flooding.

“Without additional protection measures, this will lead to flooding and cause significant damage to the local population and the cultural heritage of Venice,” the scientists say.

Climate change and sea level rise

According to the researchers, global climate change is accelerating the rise in water levels in Venice. This process is associated with a sharp rise in sea level and land subsidence, which is currently estimated to reach 7 mm per year. If this trend continues, by the end of the century, much of the city could be underwater.

Venice is built on more than 150 islands, which are exposed to storms and waves, requiring special protection measures.

Is the “Moses” barrier system enough?

To protect the city from flooding, the Venetian government has developed a special mobile barrier system - “Moses”. This project has caused a lot of controversy due to the high cost of construction. After all, this dam was put into operation in recent years to protect the city from the phenomenon of “high water level”.

However, according to scientists, the “Moses” barrier system may not be enough to completely save Venice. The city is likely to remain unprotected for a long time due to the natural rise in water levels and subsidence of the land.

Historical forecasts and real threats

There have been many speculations about the possibility of Venice being flooded. The German poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe wrote to his brother 200 years ago: “You must come to Venice quickly, in 50 years it will disappear.”

Although Venice still retains its charm, the city's disappearance is becoming a real threat in the 21st and 22nd centuries. Scientists emphasize the need to create additional protection mechanisms to preserve the city.

The flooding of Venice is caused by factors such as climate change, rising sea levels and land subsidence. Although the current mobile barrier system helps to limit this threat, new protection measures need to be developed as a long-term solution. If this issue is not taken seriously, one of the most important cities of the world's cultural heritage may disappear by 2150. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”