When completed, China’s Three Gorges Dam will tower 607 feet in the air and weigh 40 Great Pyramids. Other than China’s Great Wall, it will be the only man-made object visible from the moon. Supporters see it as key to a new China, controlling floods and bringing hydroelectric power to one of its least-developed areas. Critics voice a litany of concerns–from environmental to flooding the spectacular area for which it’s named. We trace its story–from ancient flood control to current controversy.
| Title | Modern Marvels - Season 7 Episode 23 China's Great Dam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | History, H2 |
| Cast | |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | Maravilhas Modernas, Merveilles modernes : alimentation, Meraviglie della modernità, Modern Marvels: Food |
| Keyword | technology, invention, disaster, construction, machine |
| First Air Date | Dec 10, 1993 |
| Last Air date | Aug 08, 2022 |
| Season | 23 Season |
| Episode | 705 Episode |
| Runtime | 44:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.93/ 10 by 27.00 users |
| Popularity | 51.768 |
| Language | English |
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