How To Avoid The Next Atlantis

Опубликовано 3 ноября 2015, 17:34

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Perth Australia - Public Domain
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Maeslantkering closed - World66.com
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Hartelkering gesloten - Wikimedia user Quistnix
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Oosterscheldekering-pohled - Vladimír Šiman
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Haringvlietdam 2006 - Wikimedia user Quistnix
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Jakarta's flooded streets - VOA Indonesian Service (Public Domain)
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Hurricane Patricia - NOAA
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Permeable "Thirsty" concrete - Tarmac Ltd
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Floating Utility Unit - DeltaSync/Blue21
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Rijnhavenpark - DeltaSync/Blue21
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