Shields up! Venice tests MOSE
July 12, 2020
The long-delayed barrier intended to protect the city from high tides and flooding finally gets a full trial.
The long-delayed barrier intended to protect the city from high tides and flooding finally gets a full trial.
DrFumblefinger visits the Flood Memorial in Grand Forks. Constructed after the devastating flood of 1997, it helps people visualize how high the seemingly placid Red River can rise in the spring flooding season.
Flooding in a flat landscape poses an unusual degree of risk because of how quickly a river’s water level can rise. This piece of street-art commemorates the many people who were rescued in the record breaking flood of 1997.
As the Seine continues to rise, Paris closes buildings near the river and moves artwork to higher ground. Evacuations may be ordered.
The long-delayed barrier intended to protect the city from high tides and flooding finally gets a full trial.
DrFumblefinger visits the Flood Memorial in Grand Forks. Constructed after the devastating flood of 1997, it helps people visualize how high the seemingly placid Red River can rise in the spring flooding season.
Flooding in a flat landscape poses an unusual degree of risk because of how quickly a river’s water level can rise. This piece of street-art commemorates the many people who were rescued in the record breaking flood of 1997.
As the Seine continues to rise, Paris closes buildings near the river and moves artwork to higher ground. Evacuations may be ordered.