Isnt the city nice and wonderful?Isnt the place romantic?Isnt its architecture work nicee? Well this is Venice,Italy..where many hopeful Singaporeans like me whom might have an interest to go there to see its wonderful buildings or maybe just for a honeymoon.. Others have already stated things about how nice it would be for them to be in those small boats called gondola' and riding it under those wonderful bridges..
So..would we ever get a chance to have a look at the city when we're old enough and already affording to go there? Well,lets look at the facts...
"One of the most visited tourist centers in the world is today threatened by the very element that makes it famous. The canals of Venice can no longer hold back the rise of the tidal waters.
Of major architectural significance in the sinking city and one of the lowest areas of the island is the Piazza San Marco. The plaza now becomes fully immersed during the highest tides of autumn and winter.
With high tides of more than a meter, the city streets become blocked with water, and raised wooden walkways must be placed along established pedestrian thoroughfares. In addition to disrupting the lives of the inhabitants, the high water is causing considerable damage to their architectural heritage. " -www.architectureweek.com
To summarise,THE CITY IS SINKING!!!
So,where does the problem comes from?
Theres 2 reason..
1stly is because of its architectural problems..Tapping the underground water supply has caused a reduction in pressure in the subsoil and, therefore, a contraction of the ground itself, with a subsequent lowering of structures above...
About this problem,we cant do much..Its all up to the government of the place...
2nd reason,GLOBAL WARMING..
Well wouldnt wan to explain all these again...
its just about the earth getting warm,iced caps melt,water level rise,den finally the city sinks...
Well,think about it,what we do now that effects global changes would indirectly causes damage to all the wonderful places we are dreamed about...
Theres even report that the people there are slowly being evacuated out of the city to mainland Italy...
Well,this is only Venice..
what next???
SINGAPORE???
Well think about it people??
Cut down on pollution or seeing ourselfs wearing a life jacket everyday in a few years time???
Again,this is not a school assignment.
Its done out of the love for the environment.
