Will China's Dams Hold?

Despite the presence of fissures like these, the Chinese authorities have declared Zipingpu dam, near Dujiangyan, safe and stable. Water was released behind the structure, to relieve pressure.
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Cracks in the Wall
Despite the presence of fissures like these, the Chinese authorities have declared Zipingpu dam, near Dujiangyan, safe and stable. Water was released behind the structure, to relieve pressure.

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