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Will China's Dams Hold?

Despite the presence of fissures like these, the Chinese authorities have declared Zipingpu dam, near Dujiangyan, safe and stable. Water was released behind the structure, to relieve pressure.
David Gray / Reuters

Cracks in the Wall
Despite the presence of fissures like these, the Chinese authorities have declared Zipingpu dam, near Dujiangyan, safe and stable. Water was released behind the structure, to relieve pressure.

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