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How the Dutch Reclaimed Land From the Sea

Everything Everywhere Daily

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Innovations in Dutch Land Reclamation and Water Management

This chapter delves into the historical techniques employed by the Dutch to reclaim land from the sea, spotlighting the creation of polders and the crucial use of windmills and steam pumps. It examines the evolution of hydraulic engineering and the ongoing efforts needed to maintain these reclaimed areas in light of past disasters.

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