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Floods in the Venetian Lagoon and Their Causes

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The causes and features of storm surges formation in the Venetian Lagoon are discussed. The experience of sea level observations in Venice and the history of floods caused by storm surges, in particular, acqua alta of 1966 and 2019, are described. The recurrence of storm surges was found to increase in the recent 60 years. The hydroengineering measures aimed to protect Venice against floods are considered.

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The study was carried out under Governmental Order to the Water Problems Institute, subject 0147-2019-0001, state registration АААА-А18-118022090056-0.

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Mikhailova, M.V. Floods in the Venetian Lagoon and Their Causes. Water Resour 48, 654–665 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0097807821050134

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