Historical Events tagged with "acqua alta"

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Natural Disasters

Severe Flooding Affects Florence and Venice

November 4th, 1966 58 years ago

In November 1966, the Arno River in Florence, Italy, flooded, reaching a maximum depth of 6.7 meters (22 feet). Vast portions of the city were submerged, leading to thousands of people becoming homeless. The flood also inflicted catastrophic damage to priceless artworks and rare books housed in libraries and museums. On the same day, Venice experienced its worst flooding, with water levels rising to an all-time high of 194 cm (76 inches), showcasing the devastating impact of extreme weather on these historic cities.

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