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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on May 14, 2010, 01:36

Title: Pictures: Patagonia to Be Drowned by Dams?
Post by: sam on May 14, 2010, 01:36
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The raw power of Patagonia's rivers is seen in an aerial view of the Salto River, which flows into the Baker River.


http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/photogalleries/100512/photos-patagonia-rivers-dams/#patagonia-chile-dams-freshwater-rivers-rave-gorge_20176_600x450.jpg

Title: Re: Pictures: Patagonia to Be Drowned by Dams?
Post by: Clive on May 14, 2010, 09:08
Patagonia is a district of Wales governed by the Welsh Assembly so I am hardly surprised to hear that the Tories intend to flood it.  They have done this to other Welsh valleys in the past. 
Title: Re: Pictures: Patagonia to Be Drowned by Dams?
Post by: sam on May 14, 2010, 13:45
didn't realise Wales went out to Chile...  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures: Patagonia to Be Drowned by Dams?
Post by: sam on May 14, 2010, 13:46
Quote from: Clive on May 14, 2010, 09:08
They have done this to other Welsh valleys in the past. 

Oh yeah, I'm thinking of that glorious fresh water in Brum  :o:
Title: Re: Pictures: Patagonia to Be Drowned by Dams?
Post by: Rik on May 14, 2010, 14:43
Quote from: sam on May 14, 2010, 13:45
didn't realise Wales went out to Chile...  ;)

They quite like jalapeņo peppers too, Sam. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures: Patagonia to Be Drowned by Dams?
Post by: Clive on May 14, 2010, 16:23
Quote from: sam on May 14, 2010, 13:45
didn't realise Wales went out to Chile...  ;)

Patagonia is in Argentina.   ;D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Argentine