Tag: yangtze river
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China Expands Hydroelectric Power with Risky Megadams in Earthquake-Prone Areas
China is advancing its hydropower capabilities by constructing an extensive network of dams along its longest river, the Yangtze, notably in the highly remote and earthquake-prone regions. This ambitious project involves more than a dozen dams, including the $31 billion Baihetan Dam, which alone generates 16,000 megawatts of power. Despite the hydropower potential, which is…
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Exploring the Strategic Significance and Vulnerability of China’s Three Gorges Dam
The video discusses the strategic significance of China’s Three Gorges Dam, the world’s most electrically productive power station and a marvel of engineering comparable to the Great Wall or the Tiangong Space Station. It highlights the dam’s role in flood prevention, navigation, and power generation, emphasizing its size and capacity to handle massive water volumes.…