Forty years ago today, the Thames Barrier was officially opened. It was designed to protect London from flooding until 2030. It’s now expected to function until 2070. One notable incident in the barrier's history was when a 3,000-tonne dredger crashed into it on a foggy morning in October 1997. According to a report, the dredger hit one of the barrier’s concrete piers, causing extensive damage to the vessel and superficial damage to the barrier. The master of the dredger was found to have failed
0:50
FacebookBBC London
Forty years ago today, the Thames Barrier was officially opened. It was designed to protect London from flooding until 2030. It’s now expected to function until 2070. One notable
BBC London. BBC London · Original audio. Forty years ago today, the Thames Barrier was officially opened. It was designed to protect London from flooding until 2030. It’s now expected to function until 2070. One notable incident in the barrier's history was when a 3,000-tonne dredger crashed into it on a foggy morning in October 1997 ...
7.3K viewsMay 8, 2024
Thames Barrier Documentary
Thames Barrier and flood control in London | Britannica
0:20
Thames Barrier and flood control in London | Britannica
britannica.com
Feb 24, 2020
The Thames Barrier: London's Moveable Flood Defense
The Thames Barrier: London's Moveable Flood Defense
environmentandsociety.org
Oct 21, 2014
The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't. Pt. 1 - The Thames Barrier is a wonder of engineering. If it fails, then London floods. Here's how the engineers there make sure it doesn't fail. | Tom Scott
2:45
The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't. Pt. 1 - The Thames Barrier is a wonder of engineering. If it fails, then London floods. Here's how the engineers there make sure it doesn't fail. | Tom Scott
FacebookTom Scott
812.2K viewsFeb 25, 2022
Top videos
How the Thames Barrier protects London from flooding.
2:41
How the Thames Barrier protects London from flooding.
YouTubeEnvironment Agency
283K viewsApr 14, 2014
Thames Barrier to be shut to avoid flooding
1:30
Thames Barrier to be shut to avoid flooding
MSNDailymotion
2 months ago
I discovered how the Thames Barrier protects London 🌧️
7:28
I discovered how the Thames Barrier protects London 🌧️
MSNTom Scott
2 months ago
How the Thames Barrier Works
Video | Construction of the Thames Barrier 40 years on - Construction Management
Video | Construction of the Thames Barrier 40 years on - Construction Management
constructionmanagement.co.uk
Mar 14, 2022
How The Thames Barrier Saved London From Catastrophic Flooding
4:21
How The Thames Barrier Saved London From Catastrophic Flooding
YouTubeDrLondon
1.2K viewsJan 19, 2025
The Thames Barrier: Can It Stop London From Flooding?
5:39
The Thames Barrier: Can It Stop London From Flooding?
YouTubeJacko's Ed
21 viewsMar 19, 2025
How the Thames Barrier protects London from flooding.
2:41
How the Thames Barrier protects London from flooding.
283K viewsApr 14, 2014
YouTubeEnvironment Agency
Thames Barrier to be shut to avoid flooding
1:30
Thames Barrier to be shut to avoid flooding
2 months ago
MSNDailymotion
I discovered how the Thames Barrier protects London 🌧️
7:28
I discovered how the Thames Barrier protects London 🌧️
2 months ago
MSNTom Scott
Thames Barrier and flood control in London | Britannica
0:20
Thames Barrier and flood control in London | Britannica
Feb 24, 2020
britannica.com
The Thames Barrier is a 520-meter wide construction built to protect London from any freak floods or tidal surges that could spell disaster for the city. But with rising sea levels and the climate emergency growing, can it still fulfill the duty it was designed for? | Interesting Engineering
4:52
The Thames Barrier is a 520-meter wide construction built to protect …
3.6K viewsAug 21, 2024
FacebookInteresting Engineering
The Thames Barrier: London's Moveable Flood Defense
The Thames Barrier: London's Moveable Flood Defense
Oct 21, 2014
environmentandsociety.org
This week the Thames Barrier celebrated 40 years of protecting the capital from flooding. But what's the history behind London's silver guardians? #london #thamesbarrier #riverthames #flooding #flood #flooddefences #climatechange | BBC London
1:27
This week the Thames Barrier celebrated 40 years of protecting t…
897 viewsMay 11, 2024
FacebookBBC London
Barking Creek Barrier: London’s lesser known flood barrier
Mar 30, 2020
ianvisits.co.uk
7:29
The Thames Barrier is a wonder of engineering. If it fails, then Londo…
5.6K viewsJul 28, 2024
FacebookTom Scott
2:45
The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't. Pt. 1 - The T…
812.2K viewsFeb 25, 2022
FacebookTom Scott
1:11
How does the Thames barrier protect London from floodings
10.6K viewsMar 17, 2014
YouTubeTomoNews US
5:39
The Thames Barrier: Can It Stop London From Flooding?
21 viewsMar 19, 2025
YouTubeJacko's Ed
Video | Construction of the Thames Barrier 40 years on - Construction …
Mar 14, 2022
constructionmanagement.co.uk
4:07
Flooding Emergency: London's River Thames Barrier In Action!
78K viewsFeb 19, 2014
YouTubecitytransportinfo
4:21
How The Thames Barrier Saved London From Catastrophic Flooding
1.2K viewsJan 19, 2025
YouTubeDrLondon
0:51
The Quiet Giant Shielding London: Thames Barrier Uncovered
776 views8 months ago
YouTube3.1M views 3 hours ago
0:44
How does the Thames barrier protects London from floodings
65.2K viewsMar 19, 2014
YouTubeNews Direct
0:54
Thames Barrier: The Unsung Hero Saving London From Flooding.
12K viewsOct 30, 2024
YouTubeDrLondon
3:04
The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't. Pt. 2 - Here'…
690.5K viewsApr 29, 2022
FacebookTom Scott
1:01
The Thames Barrier: London’s Last Defense Against Disaster!#Thame…
3K viewsApr 1, 2025
YouTubeAll Secret Stories
5:15
Thames Barrier
55.6K viewsJan 12, 2018
YouTubeInstitution of Civil Engineers
0:55
Look around London: Thames Barrier
10 months ago
MSNDailymotion
1:59
Thames Barrier marks 30 years of protecting London
30 viewsMay 8, 2014
BBC
0:24
Thames Barrier: It Stopped Floods... But What About The River? 🤔
2.2K viewsApr 9, 2025
YouTubeGrowth Grind
0:36
Queen Opens Thames Barrier | The Queen | 1989 | Thames barrier | T…
456 viewsApr 23, 2015
YouTubeThames News
4:23
✅ How the Thames Barrier protects London from being completely un…
2 viewsJun 9, 2021
YouTube60celine
56:02
The Thames' Barrier Can’t Protect London Forever | Sinking Cities | …
125.8K views7 months ago
YouTubeTHIRTEEN
1:22
Thames Flood Barrier | Thames Barrier under construction | Lond…
1.8K viewsApr 23, 2019
YouTubeThamesTv
0:29
Thames Barriers London 🌊 Thames Barriers #london #thames #thame…
806 views3 months ago
YouTubeTravel with Kam
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder