Qattara Depression Project

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:infrastructure
gptkbp:depthOfDepression up to 133 meters below sea level
gptkbp:energyPotential estimated 670 megawatts (historical estimate)
gptkbp:environmentalImpact potential ecological impact
salinization risk
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Qattara Depression Project
gptkbp:lengthOfCanal about 55 to 80 kilometers (proposed)
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:Qattara_Depression
gptkbp:method tunnel construction
canal construction
nuclear explosion excavation (proposed)
gptkbp:notableFeature never implemented
subject of feasibility studies
would create artificial lake
gptkbp:potentialOutput hydroelectricity
new inland sea
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:John_Ball
1920s
gptkbp:purpose hydroelectric power generation
land reclamation
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:Qattara_Depression
gptkbp:status proposed
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Qattara_Depression
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6