The Longest Tunnel
Description:... Whether naturally occurring or crafted by human hands, the places on Earth that bear the distinction of being the longest, deepest, tallest, and so on inspire awe and wonder. The "Extreme Places series examines the fascinating facts behind the worlds longest river, highest mountain, tallest building, and more. In addition to describing the characteristics and present condition of these unique places, books in the series discuss efforts to reach or identify the most extreme point in naturally occurring phenomena and the challenges of building such extreme structures. Full-color photographs, glossaries, and bibliographies enhance these valuable learning tools. Japan's thirty-four mile-long Seikan Tunnel is an amazing structure whose journey from concept to completion was wrought with deadly obstacles. This factual account presents the numerous trials and triumphs of nearly three decades of construction on the world's longest tunnel.
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