Venice: High Water 3 by sandra46
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Exceptional tides statistically occur once every 4 years. They are caused by a combination of various factors, such as the astronomical tide, low pressure on the Tyrrhenian Sea, strong south wind (scirocco) and the Adriatic seiche. Further two larger phenomena also contribute to increase the water level: eustasy (that is the fluctuation of sea levels, caused by global climate change) and the subsidence ( slow, but progressive shift downwards of a sea basin or a continental area) of the Venetian Lagoon, which, together, have caused an altimetric loss of about 26 centimetres in the last century. The peaks reach their maximum in the Venetian Lagoon, where they cause partial flooding of Venice and Chioggia; flooding also occurs elsewhere around the northern Adriatic, for instance at Grado and Trieste, but much less often and to a lesser degree.
Both eustasy and subsidence have been occurring since the formation of the lagoon by the rivers' silt after the Ice Age. During Roman times there was the so-called Roman Emergence, that is a cycle of very low water, and many areas of the lagoon were dotted by villas and crops, that were submerged during the Middle Ages. Also the great Roman port on the Island of Lido (Beach), Malamocco, which was also the first capital of Venice, is now under water. According to local stories, one can see the belfry and hear the bells chime under water when the weather is fine.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (38)
jayfar
A beautiful colour saturated image and great info Sandra.
Radar_rad-dude
Makes me think of Atlantis! A fantastic photo! I wouldn't want to have to have that much water in my house! The concept of Venice is fascinating, but some of the realities leave a bit to be desired. I love the idea of the canals. They sound so very romantic and look so beautiful in the photos I have seen.
CarolusB
In spite of all the problems, I understand why people fall in love with Venice.
tennesseecowgirl
Seems to me they took what they had with the water situation and worked with it not against it like some places to, Beautiful photo, the colors are striking.
claude19
exceptionnal capture...it seems to be a disaster !!!
Jean_C
Superb capture of the beautiful front of this building! Thanks for the interesting infos.
eekdog
sure is alot of water during this time, great info and shot.
durleybeachbum
I just love your style! This is a wonderful piece of work!
ia-du-lin
very nice capture and colors.
Faemike55
cool capture and interesting discussion of the effects on the tides
erlandpil
Superb capture erland
bazza
Looks like that building has had a bit of a rough time there are bits missing every where. I personal wouldn't want to live where there is that much water round the building.. Nice capture Sandra!
danapommet
A fantastic and colorful photo Sandra and I feel so bad for the people that have to live with the rising water!
magnus073
Sandra, this is an amazing photo that really shows just how dramatic the increase in water levels can be. As always your photography is stellar, and I greatly appreciate the detailed background information you provide. a visit to your gallery is a joyful and learning experience.
Hendesse
Fantastic colors and textures. Superb shot.
dakotabluemoon
Such a beautiful place i sure hope the water does not destroy it all.
arlivre
Lovely scene, congratulations !
jac204
Nice capture. I hope the City of Venice can survive for many more years, although it looks scary at times.
Leije
Excellent shot with contrasted colors ! (the legend of the bells under the water is impressive....)
X-PaX
Beautiful capture.
mickeyrony
Asking How they do to kill the germes whit the wATER INSIDE OF THE HOUSE?? ((5++))
sandra46
They don't kill germes..... anyway most of ground floor rooms are not lived in.
tofi
Definitely a beautiful image, though sad to see so much water. I can't imagine that it may be easy to work with this, as opposed to against it. Hopefully there isn't too much damage as in some places in the not too far past. Beautifully saturated with colours and hues!
VDH
Great capture!
AidanaWillowRaven
Beautiful, beautiful image ...
jocko500
wonder how the people live like this? anyway this is a wonderful shot
virginiese
How did I miss your picture? Excellent capture. Great colors !
icerian
Excellent, vivid, beautifu!
drifterlee
Awesome shot! It looks like the water is just pouring into that building!!!! Sorry I am so far behind in comments!
blondeblurr
Definitely an interesting subject to me - but you just can't stop the waters coming ... big sigh! the continuance of the flooding is reality, probably with more disastrous effects sooner or later - so sad really ! but most of our blue planet is covered by it anyway ! So let's be thankful, for what we can actually still experience in our lifetime - and thanks for your informative paragraph with images, Sandra your last 3 pix are evidence for us, to witness this phenomena and to those of us who can't be, where we wish we could travel to ... *** (sorry, about my recent 'absenteeism' - I am just so busy, with my upcoming trip ... so many things are not falling into place immediately as they should, ;( you have no idea how time-consuming and ridiculous the 'RED TAPE' is, just for getting a passport !!!) BB
Cyve
FABULOUS.... I love this one !!!