LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Thames Barrier explained

Genre

Interview

TX Date

1 Jun 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:26

Description

Interview with project director John Grice about the function of the Thames Barrier. Low pressures in the North Sea, melting polar ice caps and the settlement of London has increased flooding risks in the city. The Thames Barrier, as explained here, will be lifted when high tides occur, thus stopping the rising level of water from causing floods. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Grice

Keywords

Technology; Global warming; River Thames; Flood control; Flood defences; Environmental issues; Thames Barrier

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