Statements (110)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:dam
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
considered an engineering marvel
notable in Africa |
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
supports diverse species
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| gptkbp:capacity |
1,626 MW
1,050 MW 43 million cubic meters |
| gptkbp:challenges |
faced geological challenges
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
affected by climate change
impacted by climate change effects influences local climate patterns |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
between Zimbabwe and Zambia
for water resource management involves cooperation between Zambia and Zimbabwe |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
requires community engagement efforts
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
local economies
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| gptkbp:completed |
gptkb:1975
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:1955
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| gptkbp:construction_material |
rock and earth
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| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:1955
gptkb:1959 gptkb:1975 |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Zambia
gptkb:Zimbabwe |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important to local communities
to local communities |
| gptkbp:dam_type |
rock-fill dam
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| gptkbp:drought_tolerance |
affects power generation
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
on surrounding communities
has significant socio-economic impact |
| gptkbp:electrification |
critical for regional energy supply
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
has emergency action plans
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| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
influences regional energy policy
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
displacement of communities
displacement of local communities alteration of ecosystems |
| gptkbp:fish_species |
gptkb:Nile_perch
gptkb:Tiger_fish |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
supports local economy
popular activity supports local fisheries subject to fishing regulations enforced by authorities important for livelihoods |
| gptkbp:flood_control |
monitored
has experienced significant flooding events provides flood control benefits important function approximately 5,400 square kilometers |
| gptkbp:height |
128 meters
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of post-colonial development
important for Southern Africa key to regional development plans part of post-colonial development projects |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kariba Dam
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| gptkbp:hydrology |
affects regional hydrology
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| gptkbp:hydropower_generation |
renewable energy source
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| gptkbp:last_eruption |
monitored
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| gptkbp:length |
6175 meters
7230 meters |
| gptkbp:local_government |
involves local governance issues
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Zambezi_River
gptkb:Zimbabwe |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing
requires regular maintenance |
| gptkbp:occurs_annually |
approximately 7,000 GWh
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Zambezi_River_Authority
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| gptkbp:power_source |
gptkb:Kariba_Power_Station
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| gptkbp:power_supply |
to urban areas
to Zimbabwe and Zambia supplies power to Zambia and Zimbabwe |
| gptkbp:power_ups |
can cause regional power outages
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| gptkbp:primary_use |
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
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| gptkbp:project |
supports local community projects
|
| gptkbp:research |
subject of environmental studies
conducted on environmental impact |
| gptkbp:reservoir |
gptkb:Lake_Kariba
185 billion cubic meters |
| gptkbp:river |
gptkb:Zambezi_River
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| gptkbp:safety |
earthquake risk
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| gptkbp:safety_measures |
implemented
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| gptkbp:security |
critical for energy security in the region
critical for Zimbabwe |
| gptkbp:significance |
largest man-made lake in the world by volume
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
flooding of the Zambezi Valley
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| gptkbp:spillway_type |
gated spillway
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| gptkbp:sport |
popular activity
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| gptkbp:sustainability_practices |
adopts sustainability practices.
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| gptkbp:tourism |
boating and fishing
promoted by local governments generates tourism revenue for local economy |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Lake_Kariba
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| gptkbp:transportation |
faces issues with sedimentation
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| gptkbp:turbine_type |
Francis turbines
6 turbines |
| gptkbp:water_management |
critical
important for water management strategies |
| gptkbp:water_quality |
monitored
affects water quality downstream |
| gptkbp:water_source |
provides water supply for irrigation
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
crocodiles
hippos home to diverse species important for wildlife conservation efforts |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Zambezi
gptkb:Lake_Kariba gptkb:Zambezi_River gptkb:Lake_Zambezi gptkb:Matabeleland |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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