Maeslantkering
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maeslantkering-289-11528947
title:
Maeslantkering
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The Maeslantkering is a storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg, in South Holland, Netherlands. It was constructed from 1991 to 1997. As part of the Delta Works the barrier responds to water level predictions calculated by a centralized computer system called BOS. It automatically closes when Rotterdam is threatened by floods. Maeslantkering has two 210-metre long barrier gates, with two 237-metre long steel trusses holding each. When closed, the barrier will protect the entire width of the
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Dutch storm surge barrier
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maeslantkering
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2023-12-23T00:04:18Z
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