Tag: dikes
Beavers swim with high tide, extra inspections at dikes along the Lek
The day after tomorrow the high water will reach the parking lot outside the dike in Wijk bij Duurstede. The water board is therefore raising the water level at the…
Dikes on the Lek packed: ‘We don’t often experience a high-water wave like this”
Lopik – De Stichtse Rijnlanden Water Board (HDSR) is preparing for two high water waves in Lopik and Nieuwegein, among others. That is special, because it does not often happen…
MBO students are taught how to strengthen dikes: ‘Putting your finger in doesn’t always make sense’
“Formation, formation, we have to continue,” shouts the only female student. The dike is not yet high enough, is the Defense conclusion. But then the students no longer know where…
Ahead of the storm – Västervik municipality strengthens the dikes
The effects of storm Babet are expected in Småland to culminate on the night of Saturday. It is the unusual easterly winds that make it particularly difficult in Kalmar County.…
“The dikes are giving way”: the Restos du Coeur must limit the number of beneficiaries
In financial difficulty, the Restos du Coeur have resigned themselves to reducing the number of beneficiaries this winter, the president of the association said on Sunday, September 3. “Today, we…
Staff situation after the rain chaos – erecting dikes and deploying pumps
There are still extremely high flows and floods in Västerås and Sala. Late Saturday night, the Home Guard worked in Sala to ensure that the dams do not burst.– Right…
There is a fish doorbell, but no solid dikes in the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board
The problems appear to lie mainly at Waternet. This arose in 2006 from a merger of the water tasks of the municipality of Amsterdam (sewage, drinking water supply) and the…
Motorcycle season has started: officers will carry out extra surveillance on dikes near the Lek
“Don’t drive in groups and adjust your speed and sound,” the signs say. The dikes around the Lek are very popular, not only with motorcyclists, but also with cyclists and…
New dikes will protect Kristianstad against climate change
Kristianstad is Sweden’s lowest situated city Published: Less than 20 min ago Kristianstad is known for its expanses, its rich bird life and the nature reserve Vattenriket. But Kristianstad is…
What is the composition of the oceanic crust?
The oceanic crust is one of the two components of the earth’s crust. Very different from continental crust, it is continuously formed at mid-ocean ridges. However, its composition is very…