How Underwater Tunnels Work
How Underwater Tunnels Work
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It’s a pretty amazing feat to dig a tunnel beneath a body of water that’s big enough (and safe enough) to drive a train through. While humans have been digging underwater tunnels for thousands of years, it wasn’t until the late 19th century that it became viable on a large scale. In this episode, Chuck and Josh explore the ins and outs of the engineering triumph that is digging below water.