Why No Bridge Between Europe and Africa 🌉 #europe #africa #facts

Why Is There No Bridge Between Europe and Africa? 🌉 #facts #bridge #gibraltar

Have you ever wondered why a bridge or tunnel doesn't exist between Europe and Africa, despite being only 14 kilometers apart? 🌍

Separated by the Strait of Gibraltar, the distance between Spain and Morocco seems manageable compared to engineering marvels like the 50 km-long Channel Tunnel between the UK and France or the world's longest bridge in China stretching 165 km. So, why is there no connection?

✨ Key Challenges:

🔹 Extreme Depth: The Strait of Gibraltar is up to 900 meters deep, making construction extremely challenging.
🔹 Strong Currents: Powerful underwater currents create additional difficulties for stability and construction.
🔹 Hard Seabed Rock: The tough seabed composition makes drilling for tunnels nearly impossible.
🔹 Seismic Activity: The region is highly seismically active, making a structure prone to earthquake damage.
🔹 Economic Feasibility: The project would be astronomically expensive, outweighing potential benefits.

📜 In Summary: While the idea of connecting two continents is fascinating, natural and economic hurdles make the construction of a bridge or tunnel across the Strait of Gibraltar nearly impossible with current technology.

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