14M views · 75K reactions | Three Gorges Dam, which spans the Yangtze...

The Three Gorges Dam in China is the largest hydroelectric dam on Earth, holding back a massive reservoir along the Yangtze River. Due to the sheer volume of water it displaces—tens of billions of tons—it has a small but measurable effect on the planet itself. When the reservoir fills, the water spreads over land at a higher elevation, slightly increasing Earth’s moment of inertia—its resistance to rotational movement. Similar to how a figure skater slows down when extending their arms, this red

6.5K views · 142 reactions | The Aratax Water Conservancy Project stands across the Yarkant River. Dubbed the "Three Gorges of #Xinjiang" due to its colossal size and complicated construction, the project is expected to play a substantial role in flood control, irrigation, and power generation. #Xinjiang | China Plus America | Facebook

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10K reactions · 6.4K shares | The largest hydro-electric project on...