Three Gorges Dam (zoom out)
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The Three Gorges Dam in China is the largest capacity hydroelectric power station in the world, and is currently said to be able to generate a total of 18,200 MW. The building of the project, however, has been accompanied by huge controversy, as the social and environmental impact on the surrounding area have been massive. There are also significant worries over the safety of the dam, especially regarding earthquakes which are relatively common in China.
- Location:
- Yichang, China, Peoples Rep
- Source:
- Canon HV20
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Three gorges dam China energy renewable sustainable sustainability clean displacement controversy hydro power electric Yangtze river world megawatt government Communism Communist earthquake floods flood environment environmental global warming climate change water reservoir generator turbine Three Gorges Dam resources hydropower cheap resettlement project powerful expensive cost emission emissions source solar out lighthouse house light zoom out
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- Clip ID#:
- 5505806
- Frame Rate:
- 25 FPS
- Includes Matte:
- No
- Seamless Looping:
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- Downloads:
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- Number of Views:
- 13
- Duration:
- 00:00:15,20
- Audio:
- chan
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- Property Released:
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- Date Created:
- 2010 July 20
- Date Uploaded:
- 29 May 2011
