USA Today reports on the recent Venice, Italy flooding, which is the worst since 1986.The low-lying and highly-touristed Italian city has been prone to flooding for centuries. This time the water reached 61 inches, well over the 40-inch flood mark.
"It was the fourth highest tide since 1872, when the city started keeping records. The last time Venice saw such high waters was in 1986, while the all-time record was 76 inches in 1966."Natural disasters such as flooding and more severe storms are effects of global warming.
Read the full story: Venice faces worst flooding in 20 years
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