The American Society of Civil Engineers selected Seven Wonders of the Modern World, engineering marvels that exemplified the abilities of humans to construct amazing features on Earth. This seven-page document will guide you through these Seven Wonders of the Modern World and will describe each "wonder" and its positive impact.
Seven Wonders of the Modern World - Channel Tunnel
Trains enter the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone, England. The Channel Tunnel is a 50 km long rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover, connecting Folkestone, Kent in England to Coquelles near Calais in northern France
CN Tower
The CN Tower appears on the left-hand side of this photo of the Toronto, Ontario, Canada skyline and waterfront.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building towers over the Manhattan skyline in New York City.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Waves crash against a rock at Baker Beach near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.
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Itaipu Dam
Water flows over the spillway of Itaipu Dam on the Parana River, bordering Brazil and Paraguay.
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Netherlands North Sea Protection Works
Aerial image of the old church of Wierum (well below sea level), with the North Sea in the background.
The Panama Canal
Locomotives help maneuver a ship through the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal as it is lowered into the lock
Regards,
Amila Isurudewa
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