this storm surge barrier is a marvel of human engineering

By morning, the storm had passed with minimal flooding.The first field activation of the Maeslantkering had been a resounding success.As one of the planet largest mobile structures,this storm surge barrier is a marvel of human engineering.But the Maeslantkering is just one part of a massive,interlocking system of water controls known as the Delta Works the most sophisticated flood prevention project in the world.The Netherlands has a long history with water management.