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East End of London, c. 1900 River Thames Tower of London Thames Barrier
See how London's Thames Barrier combats flooding caused by the reversal of water flow in the River Thames when levels rise in the North Sea
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
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See how London's Thames Barrier combats flooding caused by the reversal of water flow in the River Thames when levels rise in the North Sea
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
Water and its Varying Forms