The largest of the Delta Works, a series of dams and storm surge barriers, designed to protect the Netherlands from flooding from the North Sea.

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This 9 kilometre-long flood barrier consists of 65 huge concrete pillars separated by sliding barrier gates.

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The Maeslant Barrier is a forward flood surge barrier, which means that it takes the full brunt of the tidal surge from the sea.

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The Maeslantkering ("Maeslant barrier" in Dutch) is a storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg, in South Holland, Netherlands.

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Built between 1976 and 1986, it is the largest and most extensive storm surge barrier in the Netherlands. ... storm surge barrier is undergoing a major renovation ...

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Storm surge barriers are vital to safeguarding the Netherlands from rising sea levels and extreme weather events. These imposing structures ...

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The Delta Works are the Netherlands' largest construction projects designed to protect us from water. With five storm surge barriers, two sluice complexes, and ...

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Netherlands: centuries of protection against floods. • Dutch Delta Plan, water boards, dikes, levees and barriers. • Rotterdam: City of Water, world Port, ...39 pages

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