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The Thames Barrier is a large flood control structure on the River Thames, constructed between 1974 and 1982. It serves to protect London from oceanic-based flooding. London is quite vulnerable to flooding. A storm surge generated by low pressure in the Atlantic Ocean sometimes tracks eastwards past the north of Scotland and may then be driven into the shallow waters of the North Sea. The storm surge is funnelled down the North Sea which narrows towards the English Channel and the Thames Estuary
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoits used to transport goods to and from harbors
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∙ 12y agoIt isn't of any real importance now but used to be the centre of London's and Britain's trade with the rest of the world.
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∙ 11y agoIt is there to prevent flooding in London when there are exceptionally high tides combined with winds from certain directions.
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∙ 12y agoIt keeps London from being under water.
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Is The Thames in England a river?
Yes the river thames is in England and is of some importance
What is the economic importance of the Thames River?
Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fitch yyeah
What river is in London?
That would be the River Thames.
What famous river in England which London is located?
The River Thames is the major river through London, cutting right through the middle of the city. There are many other rivers in London, such as the River Lee (or Lea) and the River Brent.
What name the famous river in London?
The river Thames (pronounced temz)
What river is the capital of Great Britain situated?
London is situated on the River Thames (pronounced 'temz'.
How pronounce river thames?
Thames River
What is the name of the river that runs through the capital of England?
The Thames flows through London.
What is the confluence of the river thames?
The River Thames has multiple confluences. One such is the confluence of the River Thames and the River Darent at Dartford.
On which river is the tower of london?
The river Thames.
Where in the world is the river Thames?
The river Thames is in England.
What river flows by the house of parliament?
River Thames.
