10 Amazing Feats of Engineering

These 10 amazing feats of engineering are truly breathtaking.

From bridges to tunnels, the amount of effort that went in to designing these things and then executing those designs is unbelievable.

Here are 10 that will blow your mind.

1. Eurotunnel

The Eurotunnel goes from France to the UK and is 31.4 miles long, making it one of the longest tunnels in the world.



2. Pan-STARRS

The Pan-STARRS, aka Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System, is a set of telescopes aimed at keeping an eye on near Earth objects.



3. Three Gorges Dam

The Three Gorges Dam is the world’s largest power station and cost $26 Billion to build.
Three Gorges Dam



4. Palm Islands

The Palm Islands are artificial islands built in Dubai. The said and rock was brought up from the bottom of the Persian Gulf.



5. Bailong Elevator

The Bailong Elevator is a 1070ft elevator built into the side of a cliff. It is the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world.



6. Beijing National Stadium

The Beijing National Stadium cost $423 Million to build and was used for the 2008 Olympics.



7. Nord Stream

The Nord Stream, aka the North European Gas Pipeline, is the longest sub-sea pipeline in the world and stretches 759 miles.



8. USS George H.W. Bush

The USS George H.W. Bush cost $6.2 Billion to build and is one of the largest supercarriers in the world.



9. Milau Viaduct

The Milau Viaduct is the tallest bridge in the world at 1125ft above the base structure.



10. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is 6532ft long making it have the longest central span in the world.