Why isn’t the Netherlands underwater? - Stefan Al
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Published 2020-03-24
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In January 1953, a tidal surge shook the North Sea. The titanic waves flooded the Dutch coastline, killing almost 2,000 people. 54 years later, a similar storm threatened the region. But this time, they were ready. This was thanks to a massive, interlocking system known as the Delta Works— the most sophisticated flood prevention project in the world. Stefan Al dives into this marvel of engineering.
Lesson by Stefan Al, directed by JodyPrody.
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All Comments (21)
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TED-Ed: Hey why isn't the Netherlands underwater? Me at 3 AM: hmm ye why?
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Damn. I didnt know Netherlands was fighting literal Poseidon.
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It makes me proud to be a Dutch civil engineer. I lived near a part of the Deltaworks as a kid. This inspired me to be a civil engineer!
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When I was a kid I thought that windmills were giant fans and that the Netherlands prevented flooding by using them to blow water away from land.
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This is exactly what Bear Grylls meant when he uttered his famous word: ”Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.”
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Actually the Dutch people are so tall that the water is nowhere near their head.
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Nice to see that this video is in my recommendations just as the rivers are overflowing in Limburg and most likely will overflow in other places as well
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The best part is, after fixing our own country we decided to help others. Whenever you see some waterworks in other countries it might be made/supported by a Dutch company.
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Every science channel: Make videos about coronavirus. Ted ed: Why isn't Netherlands under water.
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Title: Why isn't the Netherlands underwater? Me: Why should the Netherlands be underwater?
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As being Dutch by muyself I always get such a proud felling when I am watching this kind of stuff.
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Here in Australia we have the best flood management systems. Our city councils, developers, and builders simply direct the flood waters into people's houses.
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I swear Netherlands is the apex of nature and humans in harmony. I had been there for a student exchange and I swear it's a destination to visit. Not going to spoil the experience for anyone going there.
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Last time I was this early, the Netherlands was underwater
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the Netherlands: *successfully defies the sea* Batavia/Jakarta: THIS IS FINE *in sinking*
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“How to go with the flow” end statement was sooo clever!
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This man knows more about my country than i do.
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The greatest wars of all time: 3: Entente vs Triple Alliance 2: Allied Forces vs Axis 1: Netherlands vs water
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My grandfather moved to the US from the Netherlands in 1950 but ever since I was a little boy I always been fascinated by the Netherlands knowing I have ancestors and even relatives from there even today. When I was 18 I took a trip there and how they separated there yards was not with fences but canals it was so memorable and I cannot wait to go back and hopefully stay a little longer than a month
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Even though the Netherlands is underwater rn, this video still helps me understand why a sudden flood in these areas can be so devastating.
