United Arab Emirates considers man-made mountain to increase rainfall

United Arab Emirates considers man-made mountain to increase rainfall

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Science, Biology, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the high water usage in the UAE and the government's efforts to manage water resources through artificial methods like cloud seeding and the development of man-made mountains. Cloud seeding, which cost $558,000 in 2015, aims to increase rainfall but can lead to unpredictable outcomes. The government is also investing $400,000 in creating artificial mountains to induce rainfall. However, these methods can have adverse effects, such as excessive rainfall or creating dry areas due to the rain shadow effect.

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