How Afghanistan Is Digging a 285 km River Through the Desert With Walls of Sand

285 km long, 100 m wide, and walled by nothing but sand: Afghanistan's Qosh Tepa Canal is pulling the Amu Darya across the desert. In 2023, satellites saw a 30 km² lake appear beside it. Officials say it will water 550,000 hectares. Downstream, Central Asia is watching its river. #QoshTepa #Afghanistan #AmuDarya #AralSea #MegaProjects #Engineering #CentralAsia DISCLAIMER ____________________________________ This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.