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07-29-2005, 03:31 AM
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Tamizhanban
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Runway on the road...in Gibraltar
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07-29-2005, 03:45 AM
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401 Ikvot Habarzel
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That's really cool.
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07-31-2005, 17:50 PM
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why don't they build a tunnel underneath?
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07-31-2005, 20:52 PM
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Military Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by parihaka
why don't they build a tunnel underneath?
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It's more expensive to build a tunnel where you can build a bridge. Also you have to deal with the stability of the mountains. Some mountains are not suitable to build bridges as they easily shift or the sand and dirt are too loose. |
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