Venice Flood November 1966
Venice flooding nearly touches level of infamous 1966 flood high water mark hits 187 centimeters 74 inches indicating more than 85 of the city flooded.
Venice flood november 1966. Venice flooding nearly touches level of infamous 1966 flood associated press 08 14 pm november 13 2019 a gondola is stranded atop a bike rack after high tide in venice italy wednesday nov. 12 venice experienced the worst flood since 1966 with the high water reaching 1 84 meters or 6 feet above sea level. The 1966 flood of the arno italian. Alluvione di firenze del 4 novembre 1966 in florence killed 101 people and damaged or destroyed millions of masterpieces of art and rare books.
An unusual combination of high tides and a relentless sirocco wind sent floodwaters surging through the city s canals and spilling over into its historic palaces and piazzas. Venice s worst flood was in 1966 when the level of the lagoon rose 6 5ft above its normal level. Although venice is known for their aqua altas or high waters which often flood the streets this flood left thousands of residents without homes. A combination of rising tides and winds of more than 75 miles per.
On november 4 1966 an abnormal occurrence of high tides rain swollen rivers and a severe sirocco wind caused the canals to rise to a height of 194cm or 6ft 4in. The worst flooding to hit venice in more than 50 years has brought the historic city to its knees its mayor said on wednesday. It is considered the worst flood in the city s history since 1557. Mark s square during the flood on november 4 1966 an abnormal occurrence of high tides rain swollen rivers and a severe sirocco wind caused the canals to rise to a height of 194 cm or 6 ft 4 in.
P atricia blaci has lived in venice for 25 years cherishing the centuries old floating city for all its beauty and complexity.