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Parts of Nevada are below sea level so the total energy expenditure to move water should be "minimal". This would be after making aqueducts. My thinking is, if
by sn0wf1re 4y ago
Parts of Nevada are below sea level so the total energy expenditure to move water should be "minimal". This would be after making aqueducts.
My thinking is, if the Romans could move water over mountains without pipes, so too can the Americans.
- yellowapple 4y agoWhich parts of Nevada are below sea level? Lowest point IIRC is around 400ft.
- thehappypm 4y agoNot anywhere near where the people live, that’s for sure. Reno: 4500’ Vegas: 2000’ that’s a huge amount of potential energy to pump water from the sea
- ac29 4y agoPlus the whole Sierra Nevada mountains thing. Between Sacramento and Reno Interstate 80 peaks over 7000 feet.