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How the Dutch Reclaimed Land From the Sea

Everything Everywhere Daily

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Mastering Water: The Dutch Triumph Over the Sea

This chapter explores the engineering triumphs of the Dutch in land reclamation, particularly through the Afsluitdijk and the Delta Works, in response to historical flooding events. It underscores the critical importance of these systems in addressing challenges posed by subsidence and climate change for the future of the Netherlands.

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