At more than five times the size of the Hoover Dam, the Three Gorges Dam will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. 26 massive turbines will power a city four times the size of Los Angeles. The dam's 5- step system of locks will raise and lower ships as much as 371 feet. ABOUT EXPLORE: Explore (http://www.explore.org) is a philanthropic multimedia project of the Annenberg Foundation that showcases cutting-edge non-profit efforts around the world through documentaries, short films, video moments and photography.Author: exploreTags: dam china gorges explore.org travel annenberg country:CN user-category:travel user-category:people Posted: 10 April 2007
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