Oosterscheldekering facts for kids

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Oosterscheldekering-pohled
One of the three movable barrier sections of the Oosterscheldekering

Oosterscheldekering is a dam and storm surge barrier between the islands Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland. It is the largest of the 13 ambitious Delta Works made to protect the Netherlands from flooding from the North Sea.

Images for kids

  • Oosterscheldedam storm Rens Jacobs

    One of the three movable barrier sections of the Oosterscheldekering during a storm

  • Illustration from the Oosterscheldekering, the largest of thirteen Delta Works' dams and barriers

    Oosterscheldekering stone layers

  • Oosterscheldekering (1)

    Oosterscheldekering (centre)

  • NeeltjeJans-natuur-OpenTopo

    Topographical map of the Oosterscheldedam. Alternatingly it consists of five sections: three movable flood barriers and two artificial islands.

  • Oosterscheldekering, detail, Netherlands

    Detailed view of the Oosterscheldekering


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