The Delta Works is a series of construction projects in the southwest of the Netherlands to protect a large area of land around the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta from the sea. Constructed between 1954 and
Zeeland Bridge
Scale model of the Maeslantkering
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The Oosterscheldekering, between the islands Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, is the largest of the Delta Works, a series of dams and storm surge barriers designed to protect the Netherlands fro
Delta Works
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One of the three movable barrier sections of the Oosterscheldekering during a storm
Oosterscheldekering (center)
North-eastern section of Oosterscheldekering
Detailed view of the Oosterscheldekering