What were the consequences of the 1953 hurricane in the Netherlands?

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The discussion centers around the consequences of the 1953 hurricane in the Netherlands, particularly its impact on the population and infrastructure. Participants explore historical context, potential future implications of climate change, and the reliability of sources discussing these events.

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Main Points Raised

  • Monique references a 2007 report suggesting that violent storms could render large parts of the Netherlands uninhabitable, citing abandoned cities like The Hague.
  • Some participants criticize Monique's source, The Observer, labeling it as sensationalist and questioning its credibility.
  • There is a suggestion that if the issue were as pressing as stated, it would receive more coverage from reputable newspapers.
  • One participant draws a parallel between the Netherlands and Venice, noting that both face challenges related to rising sea levels and sinking land.
  • Another post highlights the historical impact of the 1953 hurricane, mentioning the loss of life and displacement caused by the storm.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the credibility of sources and the severity of the issues raised. While some acknowledge the historical consequences of the 1953 hurricane, others challenge the implications drawn about future risks and the reliability of the information presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on various sources with differing levels of credibility, and there is uncertainty regarding the long-term implications of climate change on coastal regions like the Netherlands.

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O, give me a break. What a piece of sensationalist junk.
 
lol, look at the source...The Observer. It's some budget newspaper. If it were really a pressing issue, i think more newspapers would have picked up on it. Probably some journalist trying to fill a page by stretching the truth..
 
Sounds like yellow journalism to me...
 
How long do you think you'll be able to visit Venice? Maybe 150 yrs, the city is slowly sinking. For the Netherlands, one third is below sealevel, that is where half the population lives, with the sealevels rising or bad storms, can't be good..
 
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The climate could change radically, and fast. That would be the mother of all national security issues.

http://www.fortune.com/fortune/technology/articles/0,15114,582584,00.html
 
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As history reminds: in January 1953, hurricane-force winds and an unusually high tide blasted the Dutch coast, collapsing the protective banks. Eighteen hundred thirty five people were drowned and 70,000 were left homeless. A third of the Netherlands was under water.

:frown:
 

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