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Flood Protection in Switzerland

June 14, 2024

Swiss cities and municipalities are often hit badly by extreme weather events because of the steep slopes of the surrounding Alps.

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Schweiz Unwetter Sturm Hochwasser
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Engineers there have now designed a bridge that – while the same height – allows more water to pass beneath.

 

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