While I knew about Muammar al-Qaddafi's terrorist inclinations, I was not aware that Libya had located such an enormous source of water, or that he had initiated such a massive infrastructure project. It really is something to consider the scale of this effort and just how long these pipelines are, to say nothing of the extreme working conditions.

I would think Libya's water source gives it a strategic advantage in the region, but wonder if those pipelines are also a vulnerability as well.

There is some interesting history, some politics, some geography, and some science in this video, and it even seems to delve a little into some interesting climate science... which is why I thought this video was worth sharing.

@ 18 minutes


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=...Eckg&pp=QAFIAQ%3D%3D

Given Qaddafi's reputation, I'm sure all of those pipeline workers were paid handsomely.