THE TERRESTRIAL IMPACT OF THE MASSIVE DAM : INCREASE DAY LENGTH BY 0.06 MICROSECONDS & SLIGHTLY FLATTEN THE EARTH (NASA ; 2010)
THE TERRESTRIAL IMPACT OF THE MASSIVE DAM : INCREASE DAY LENGTH BY 0.06 MICROSECONDS & SLIGHTLY FLATTEN THE EARTH (NASA ; 2010)
OTHER IMPACTS
- Reduces coal consumption, air pollution (eliminates CO2/So2/NOetc)
- The dam increased the Yangtze’s barge capacity sixfold
- Erosion and sedimentation – less sedimentation downstream
- Flood control, fresh water supply
- Massive relocation & rehabilitation & resettlemement program
RESERVOIR
- Creates : Three Gorges Reservoir : Total capacity 39.3 km3
- Catchment area 1,000,000 km2 (390,000 sq mi)
- Surface area1,084 km2 (419 sq mi)
- Maximum length : 600 km (370 mi)
