Over the last ten centuries, venice has sunk some 80 cm, including 24 cm in the last century alone. While flood walls and hinged barriers have been erected to slow the effects of the tide on the city, the sinking has continued; but that could all change.
A group of engineers and geologists have suggested a novel approach to use sea water to actually raise the city some 30 cm. The plan is to dig twelve 30 cm diameter holes within a 10-kilometre area around the city of Venice, and to pump sea water into the ground at a depth of 700 metre. It is believed that the sea water will cause the sand to expand and raise the city.
If approved, the project will cost $138.5-million Cdn.
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