How Japan Keeps Millions of Residents Safe From Floods

How Japan Keeps Millions of Residents Safe From Floods

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Engineering

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the world's largest underground water facility located near Tokyo. This facility, known as the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, is a massive tunnel system designed to prevent flooding in the region. It features large vertical shafts that store floodwaters and redirect them to a river capable of handling the excess water, thus protecting over 9 million residents from flooding.

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How does the Outer Underground Discharge Channel help the residents of the area?

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What is the length of the tunnel in the Outer Underground Discharge Channel?

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