The Thames Barrier: London's Moveable Flood Defense
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The Thames Barrier: London's Moveable Flood Defense
In 1975, construction began for the Thames Barrier, a moveable flood defense located on the River Thames, downstream of central London in the United Kingdom.
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London's Thames Barrier was built in after floods in 1953 killed over 300 people - and it's hoped refurbishments will ensure it keeps the city safe until 2070. Check out the technology behind it in our 360° video, and read the full story here: http://news.trust.org/item/20180906120046-pejcq/ | Thomson Reuters Foundation News - now Context
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London's Thames Barrier was built in after floods in 1953 killed over 300 people - and it's hoped refurbishments will ensure it keeps the city safe until 2070. Check out the technology behind it in our 360° video, and read the full story here: http://news.trust.org/item/20180906120046-pejcq/ | Thomson Reuters Foundation News - now Context
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3.5K views · 48 reactions | This week the Thames Barrier celebrated 40 years of protecting the capital from flooding. But what's the history behind London's silver guardians? #london #thamesbarrier #riverthames #flooding #flood #flooddefences #climatechange | BBC London | Facebook
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Forty years ago today, the Thames Barrier was officially opened. It was designed to protect London from flooding until 2030. It’s now expected to function until 2070. One notable incident in the barrier's history was when a 3,000-tonne dredger crashed into it on a foggy morning in October 1997. According to a report, the dredger hit one of the barrier’s concrete piers, causing extensive damage to the vessel and superficial damage to the barrier. The master of the dredger was found to have failed
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