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EntityQ24853940· pop 10· linked from 217 articles

flood barrier

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Also known as surge barrier, storm surge barrier

specific type of floodgate, designed to prevent a storm surge or spring tide from flooding the protected area behind the barrier

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Within Vinony's link graph, flood barrier is referenced by 217 other articles, and connects out to river, tide and stream.

It is catalogued under topics including Dams, Flood barriers and Hydrology.

Its subject is documented across 10 Wikipedia language editions.

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floodgate
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topic's main category
Category:Flood barriers

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river
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tide
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stream
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channel
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stream
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flood wall
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Russia
Country
Italy
Country
Netherlands
Concept
Soviet Union
Concept
Saint Petersburg
City
Venice
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North Sea
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flood
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waterfall
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tropical cyclone
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dam
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valley
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canal
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Gulf of Mexico
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Categories

DamsFlood barriersHydrologyWater transport infrastructure