fidoscience
Who found out that Venice had started sinking?
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jkwilliams
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The buildings in Venice are constructed atop wooden piles, which, over time, petrified into stone due to exposure to seawater. Venice began to subside in the 20th century when artesian wells were sunk around the edge of the lagoon to provide water for industry.