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Yangtze River, China in 1987 and 2022, Before and After the Three Gorges Dam
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Yangtze River, China in 1987 and 2022, Before and After the Three Gorges Dam
Color satellite image of the Yangtze River in 1987 and 2022, before and after the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. The dam is located in the Hubei province in central China
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The Yangtze River, one of the longest rivers in the world, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. This striking color satellite image captures the river in 1987 and 2022, providing a stark contrast between its appearance before and after the dam was built.
In the 1987 image, we see a meandering river flowing freely through lush green landscapes in central China. The natural beauty of the Yangtze is evident as it winds its way through valleys and gorges, untouched by human intervention. Fast forward to 2022, and we witness a vastly different scene - where once there were rolling hills and forests, now stands a massive concrete structure spanning the width of the river.
The Three Gorges Dam looms large in this aerial view, dwarfing everything around it with its sheer size and scale. The impact of this engineering marvel on both the landscape and local communities is undeniable - while it has helped control flooding along the river and generate clean energy for millions of people, it has also led to environmental concerns such as habitat loss and water pollution.
This print serves as a powerful reminder of how human activities can reshape our natural world in profound ways, raising important questions about sustainability and conservation for future generations to consider.
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