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Look Around London - The Thames Barrier
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04/02/2025
We look at the Thames Barrier, an innovative system that stops the Thames from breaking its banks.
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The Thames Barrier is a monumental feat of engineering that protects London from flooding
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caused by high tides and storm surges.
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Completed in 1982, the barrier spans 520 metres across the River Thames and consists of 10
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giant moveable gates that can be raised to block the flow of water during extreme weather
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conditions.
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The Thames Barrier is one of the largest moveable flood barriers in the world, and plays a crucial
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role in safeguarding the capital.
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The barrier is an essential part of London's flood defence system and is capable of holding
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back the tidal waters of the North Sea.
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It's a reminder of how human ingenuity can protect cities from the forces of nature while
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allowing them to continue to thrive.
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The nearest tube station is North Greenwich, which is on the Jubilee Line.
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