19th Century

One Miscalculation Nearly Erased Venice in 1846

A single miscalculation by a German engineer in 1846 nearly erased the most beautiful city in the world from existence.

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Venice19th CenturyEngineeringEnvironmental DisasterAustrian EmpireMathematicsUrban PlanningNear MissItalyHydraulic EngineeringGeorg von Reichenbach

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