Episode
Horizon: The Man-Made Lakes in Africa
Overview
Horizon investigates the use of hydroelectric power in Africa, at Lake Kariba, Lake Volta, and Lake Nasser.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1972-03-20
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Man-Made Lakes in Africa is Episode 11 in 1972 of Horizon. It aired on 1972-03-20. The runtime is 60 min.
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