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The $1.7 billion Ilisu Dam in Turkey significantly benefits the local economy. Yet its construction sparked such widespread controversy that it led to international boycotts and even became the target of an armed attack. Today we will find out why the dam was built in the first place, the reasons behind the controversy, and its impact.
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0:00 Turkey's Controversial $1.7BN Mega Dam
1:21 Why was the Ilisu Dam Built?
2:28 Construction Process
5:33 The Impact of the Ilisu Dam
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With a reservoir so massive it even slows down the Earth’s rotation, the sheer scale of this structure is unlike anything the world has ever seen before. While it generates electricity for millions of people, it is also repeatedly criticized for being at risk of collapse. But what lies behind it, is the dam really in danger? In this video, we’ll explore one of the biggest megaprojects in the entire world — the Three Gorges Dam.
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0:00 Intro
0:48 World's Most Powerful Dam
1:38 Why was it built?
3:01 Construction Process
4:17 World's Largest Ship Lift
5:51 Benefits
6:45 Challenges & Problems
8:20 Risk of collapse
9:59 Future plans
11:04 Railway Upgrade
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