Flooding has been a part of Venice since ancient times.
Partly at blame are rising sea levels, but the city itself is sinking.
Venice has been sinking for centuries.
Tectonic forces are are also pushing the ground over which the city stands.
As it happens, Venice already has a string of barrier islands as natural protection against flooding.
In 2003, Venice started building a series of inflatable flood gates at the three lagoon inlets.
The project titled MOSE (MOdulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico) is currently in its final phase of construction.
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Sources:CityLab/Livescience/Wikipedia
