New Zealand has no bridge between its two main islands despite them being only 22 km apart because the Cook Strait is one of the most dangerous waters on Earth, located in the Roaring 40s wind zone with hurricane-force winds and massive waves, and it sits on a volatile tectonic plate where constant movement and frequent earthquakes would likely destroy any bridge structure; given the $50 billion price tag and the high risk of failure, New Zealand decided boats are the safer transportation option.
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Why is there no bridge between the two main islands of New Zealand? Looking at a map, it feels like a joke. One country, two massive islands, only 22 km apart, yet no bridge. [music] Moreover, a bridge could boost New Zealand's economy by 6% while reducing travel time from 3 hours to only about 20 minutes.
So, what's stopping it? Well, the first major challenge is that the Cook Strait is actually one of the deadliest stretches of water on Earth because it sits directly in a global wind tunnel called the Roaring Forties, which blasts hurricane force winds and giant waves almost every single day. But, the bigger problem is underwater since the strait lies right on top of a volatile tectonic plate. This means the seabed is a highly unstable zone where constant tectonic movement and frequent earthquakes would put enormous stress on any structure, likely tearing a bridge apart over time.
So, faced with a massive $50 billion price tag for a bridge that might not even survive, New Zealand decided it is much safer to just stick with boats.
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