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The Thames Barrier is a device that can be raised across the River Thames to prevent London from flooding during particularly high tides.
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Is the Thames barrier linked to the river Thames?
The Thames Barrier is a flood prevention barrier on the river Thames east of London. Its purpose is to prevent London flooding at times of exceptionally high tides.
What river is the Thames barrier built on?
The Thames...
What protects londan from flooding by the river thames?
The Thames Barrier
What year was the Thames Barrier constructed?
There are certain people that work for the barrier company and when nessasary thay will operate the thames barrier to prevenet floods affecting the surrounding destinations.
Is the Thames Barrier effective?
The thames barrier is effective beacause it prevents floods and storms to affect London city.
How far is it from the Thames Barrier to the source of the River Thames?
About 170 miles.
How do you get to the thames barrier?
For the Thames Barrier or the Thames Barrier Park, take the London Underground to Canning Town and change onto the Docklands Light Railway. Or bus service 474, if by car, there is a free of charge car park. The address is Thames Barrier Park, North Woolwich Road, London E16 2HP
How does the Thames Barrier work?
it opens to let water throught then closes o blok water out from London
When was the thames barrier finished?
1984
When was the Thames Barrier open?
1984
Where is the Thames barrier situated?
Woolwich
How do engineers move between piers on the thames barrier?
There are tunnels under the water to get from one pier to the next.
