Japan's $40 Billion Sinking Airport: The Full Story

Discover the engineering marvel of Kansai International Airport, built on a man-made island to combat overcrowding and noise pollution in Japan. This $40 billion project, near Osaka, showcases Japan's technological prowess with its 24/7 operations. Dive into the construction challenges, from creating a seven-mile seawall to deploying special underwater concrete. Learn how engineers tackled unexpected island sinking using innovative adjustable columns, ensuring the airport's stability. Despite its costly and complex creation, Kansai Airport stands as a testament to human ingenuity, handling millions of passengers annually. #KansaiAirport #EngineeringMarvel #JapanInnovation #CivilEngineering #AviationTech #AirportConstruction

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OUTLINE:
00:00:00
Introducing Kansai Airport

00:00:43
Billions on the Horizon

00:01:28
Engineering a Floating Giant

00:02:17
A Foundation's Downfall

00:03:10
Combating the Sinking Crisis

00:03:57
Kansai's Present and Future