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Three Gorges Dam
The Three Gorges Dam is situated in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, spanning the Yangtze River. As the world’s largest hydropower project, it symbolizes China’s engineering prowess and serves multiple purposes: flood control, power generation, navigation improvement, and water resource management. The Three Gorges Dam exemplifies human ambition in harnessing nature, balancing monumental benefits with complex environmental and social costs. It remains a topic of global interest in discussions about sustainable development.
Key Features:
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Flood Control: Regulates upstream floodwaters, reducing disaster risks for downstream areas.
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Power Generation: With an installed capacity of 22,500 MW, it produces around 100 billion kWh annually, contributing significantly to China’s clean energy supply.
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Navigation: The reservoir enables larger vessels (up to 10,000-ton fleets) to reach Chongqing, boosting Yangtze River shipping efficiency.
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Resource Utilization: Supports irrigation, water supply, and drought mitigation, albeit with ecological trade-offs.
Technical Data:
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Length: 2,335 meters; Height: 185 meters.
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Reservoir capacity: 39.3 billion cubic meters; Water level: 175 meters (normal operation).
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Reservoir area: 1,084 km²; Relocated population: ~1.3 million people.
Controversies:
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Environmental impacts (e.g., disrupted fish migration, landslides).
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Submergence of cultural heritage sites.
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Socioeconomic challenges in resettlement.
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