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How many dams did the dam busters blow up?
The targets were the Mohne, Eder, and Sorpe Dams on the Ruhr in Germany. They successfully breached the Mohne and Eder Dams,
Is water energy a renewable resource?
yes however the dams needed to make the energy available can do severe damage.
When did Dam Busters raid take place?
The Dam Busters raid took place on the night of May 16 to the early morning of May 17, 1943. This operation, officially known as Operation Chastise, was conducted by the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron during World War II. The mission targeted key dams in Germany's Ruhr Valley, using innovative bouncing bombs developed by Sir Barnes Wallis.
What was the reason behind the dam-busters attempt on destroying the three dams?
To cut down or short-out Enemy war production. The dams were essentially power generating facilities. Special tactics such as the Bouncing Betty bomb- ironically originally German-designed were evolved and used.
Did the dam busters bomb dams because they wanted Germany to flood?
They bombed the dams on the Ruhr river because they wanted to flood Germany's industrial factories and prevent the Germans from building equipment to fight the war. The floods only slowed down Germany for a short time, and the dams were rebuilt, and well protected against a second air attack.
How was the bouncing bomb used?
They were used to destroy the the Mohne and Edersee Dams : see Operation Chastise .
What are the cons of hyrdoelectricity?
-requires alot of space to build dams -dams have chances of breaking, which can cause severe effects on environment, economy, humans -takes a while to build dams -droughts and natural disasters can effect power plants thats about it
Is earthquake a cause of building dams?
No, in fact, dams would collapse or crack in an event of an earthquake. Dams are built more to control floods, especially if they occur frequently and do destructive damage, just like why the Three Gorges Dam was built.
What are the potential consequences of water dams breaking?
The potential consequences of water dams breaking include flooding, destruction of property, loss of life, displacement of communities, and environmental damage.
How fast does the Nile River in Egypt flow?
That depends on numerous factors, such as, exactly where, time of year, operation of dams etc.
Do earthquakes can damage buildings roads dams and many other structures?
Depending up on the intensity of an earthquake buildings, roads, dams and many other structures get damaged. Keeping in view the safety of buildings and dams from earthquakes special designs are being developed.
What statement best describes the mission of the Department of Reclamation?
it oversees the operation of 348 resivoirs and 479 dams in seventeen western states
