Man-made islands like Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and Hong Kong's International Airport showcase impressive human engineering but raise environmental concerns. Recently, a video on Instagram detailed the unsettling process of their creation, specifically focusing on land reclamation methods. This involves depositing soil and sand onto the seabed, then armoring the islands for protection. The construction is resource-intensive, often taking years, and typically only occurs in favorable water depths. While these impressive structures serve as icons, the environmental damage they cause has sparked concern among viewers, with some labeling the process as 'playing god.'
This made me uncomfortable for some reason.
Fascinating but sad. Playing god and actually destroying ourselves. Leave it be.
Crazy how much damage this must do to that sea floor.
Unsettling.
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