๐ Why isnโt there a bridge or tunnel connecting Europe and Africa? ๐ค The distance between Spain and Morocco is only 14 kilometers, separated by the iconic Strait of Gibraltar. With incredible engineering feats like the 50-kilometer Channel Tunnel ๐ between the UK and France ๐ฌ๐ง๐ซ๐ท or Chinaโs DanyangโKunshan Grand Bridge ๐ stretching an unbelievable 165 kilometers, you'd think a connection between Europe and Africa would be easy, right? So, why hasnโt it been built? The thing is, the Strait of Gibraltar is super deep ๐ up to 900 meters! Combine that with strong underwater currents ๐ช๏ธ and it becomes a huge challenge. Plus, the seabed is rock solid, making it tough to dig a tunnel. For comparison, the Channel Tunnel sits only 75 meters below sea level! ๐ฎ And to make matters even trickier, the area is seismically active ๐, meaning earthquakes could be a serious risk for any structure built here. ๐ฅ These factors, along with the massive costs ๐ฐ, make the idea of a bridge or tunnel economically unfeasible... for now! ๐ง
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