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Above the Waterline: The view from Venice in a heat wave

Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sally Bethea, as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) · July 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Venice, a city built over 2,000 years ago, rising seas are a concern. A massive flood-protection system is being implemented to address this issue. It is known as the MOSE, named after its Italian acronym and a biblical figure.

The system includes massive steel gates on the seabed. Further details about the MOSE and its role in protecting Venice are available from Rough Draft Atlanta, which has more information on the city's efforts to combat rising seas and flooding.

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Category: local · Published: July 30, 2026 · Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) · Reading time: 1 min

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Above the Waterline: The view from Venice in a heat wave

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