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The Dutch solution to rising seas
In a country vulnerable to floods, water management engineering is outstanding, with the chance of failure in any given year being one in 10,000 In a country vulnerable to floods, water management en...
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Video: Maeslantkering: The biggest Storm Surge Barrier in the World
On May 10, 1997, the Maeslant barrier inaugurated near Hoek of Holland. The barrier consists of huge ports that move simultaneously at the same speed. The barrier functions as follows: When the w...
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