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The World's Most Powerful Dam (Itaipu Dam)

Dam on the Paraná River — In the Paraná River of South America, lies the Itaipú Dam. Costing 20 billion dollars, the Itaipú Dam is the world's largest and most powerful hydroelectric power plant. It is the culmination of the efforts, accomplishments, and co-operation of two countries, Brazil and Paraguay. This episode examines the efforts undertaken and the sacrifices made to construct the dam, including how the largest diversion channel was constructed to divert water from the world's 7th largest river away from the main construction site.

English Magyar
  • Originally Aired September 27, 2004
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network Channel 5
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