Part 1 would see a sea level canal from the Pacific Ocean to Death Valley, wide and deep enough to simultaneously allow two supertankers to traverse it going in opposite directions. Part 2 would feature a secondary canal from Death Valley to the Salton Sea, on to Laguna Salada in … Continue reading
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Tides – California vs. Colorado River Delta
Question: Are the tides equal in California and Colorado River delta? Answer: No, the tides are not equal in California and the Colorado River delta; the Colorado River delta experiences significantly larger tidal ranges compared to most of California’s coastline due to the unique geography of the Gulf of California where … Continue reading
Specifics
Caveats This is not a treatise. Rather, it’s an expanded explanation of Figure 1 and attendant preliminary calculations meant to encourage professionals in any and all relevant fields to either correct, validate or reject them. ParametersNot only are local characteristics and circumstances unique, so are the ever-evolving boundaries of science … Continue reading
Death Valley Statistics
The stated depth of the Death Valley canal is based on this topographic map, which suggests an estimated average altitude at 2,500 feet (762 meters) along its possible 425 km route. The staggering volume of earth that would need to be excavated can be calculated by the formula Volume = … Continue reading
Death Valley
Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California. Situated within the Mojave Desert, it features the lowest, driest, and hottest locations in North America. Badwater, a basin located in Death Valley, is the specific location (36° 15′ N 116° 49.5′ W) of the lowest elevation in North America … Continue reading