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Could humanity really build a dam so massive it would drain the Mediterranean Sea? In 1928, one man proposed exactly that. This is the story of Atlantropa, the insane $500 billion megaproject that was seriously considered by European governments, including Nazi Germany. We'll uncover the declassified plans for a 35-kilometer dam at Gibraltar, a scheme to generate limitless power [cite: 30], create a new continent larger than France , and supposedly bring world peace. But as we dive into the engineering nightmares and apocalyptic climate models, you'll see why this ambitious dream was a direct path to global catastrophe. This project is a chilling monument to the idea that just because we can do something, doesn't mean we should
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🕒 *TIMESTAMPS* 🕒
0:00 - Introduction: The Plan to Delete a Sea
1:11 - Chapter 1: The Mad Genius and His Impossible Dream
3:45 - Chapter 2: The Engineering That Broke Physics
6:10 - Chapter 3: When the Nazis Got Interested
8:20 - Chapter 4: The Apocalypse Nobody Calculated
10:35 - Chapter 5: The Economics of Insanity
12:05 - Chapter 6: Why We Almost Built It Anyway
13:15 - Conclusion: The Dam That Saved Us By Not Existing
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💡 *WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO* 💡
The origins of Atlantropa: How a post-WWI architect turned desperation into a continent-altering blueprint.
Engineering breakdowns: Details on the Gibraltar mega-dam, water evaporation challenges, and why pumping out 375,000 cubic meters per second was a logistical beast.
Historical context: Why European leaders, including in the 1930s and post-war era, funded studies for this 150-year project.
Potential disasters: From hypersaline death pools to global climate shifts that could affect rain patterns as far as the Amazon.
Modern relevance: Echoes in 2025's sustainable mega-projects, like proposed sea barriers for rising waters.
Fun facts: Venice as an inland city? The Adriatic as farmland? Discover the "SimCity on steroids" redesigns.
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🔑 *KEY TAKEAWAYS & INSIGHTS* 🔑
This video is packed with declassified documents, technical drawings, and expert insights into one of history's most audacious ideas. Imagine exposing 660,000 square kilometers of new land – bigger than France – while generating 110,000 megawatts of clean energy. Sörgel's plan promised to solve energy crises, overpopulation, and even prevent wars through shared construction. But the dark side? Earthquakes from isostatic rebound, desertification of Europe, and ocean currents gone wild, potentially freezing places like Britain. We explore how Nazi interest twisted it into a tool for expansion, yet irony stopped it – too much international cooperation was needed!
Key takeaways include the thrill of human innovation balanced against nature's limits. In 2025, with trending discussions on AI-driven engineering and climate adaptation (think partial dams for hydroelectric power), Atlantropa reminds us why "just because we can" isn't always wise. The project's $500 billion cost (in today's terms) highlights economic pitfalls, like collapsing fishing and tourism industries. Yet, its legacy lives in modern proposals, such as 2020's 475-km dam ideas between France and England for sea-level protection.
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