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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on February 13, 2010, 21:30

Title: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: sam on February 13, 2010, 21:30

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=50-100-150-feb-2010-paris-floods

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: Clive on February 13, 2010, 22:41

Thanks very much for that Sam.  I had no idea Paris was flooded in 1910 so I found the article particularly fascinating.

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: Simon on February 14, 2010, 11:24

31 feet!  :horror:

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: Clive on February 14, 2010, 12:22

A bit of a shocker!  Who knew? 

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: sam on February 14, 2010, 15:39

that's a lot of water!

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: Rodders on February 14, 2010, 22:44

I've heard it doesn't take much for Paris to get wet.   :)x

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: Simon on February 14, 2010, 22:45

Good week, Rod?

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: Rodders on February 14, 2010, 22:52

Not bad, but only just had time to catch my breath, and tomorrow I'm back to w**king for a living once more.   :(

Title: Re: 100 Years Ago: The Flooding of Paris
Post by: sam on February 15, 2010, 00:34

ah f***!

We have a day off here.. bank holiday called "Family Day" - sweet.