Storm Surge Barrier

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:infrastructure
flood protection structure
gptkbp:built 20th century
gptkbp:canBe fixed
movable
gptkbp:component gptkb:lake
control systems
gates
gptkbp:designed_to_withstand storm surges
high tides
extreme weather events
gptkbp:example gptkb:Saint_Petersburg_Dam
gptkb:Maeslantkering
gptkb:Eastern_Scheldt_storm_surge_barrier
Thames Barrier
gptkbp:foundIn coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Storm Surge Barrier
gptkbp:importantFor climate change adaptation
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:purpose prevent flooding from storm surges
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:dam
floodgate
gptkbp:requires maintenance
monitoring
gptkbp:usedFor protecting cities
protecting infrastructure
protecting land from sea water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Krimpen_aan_den_IJssel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7