Why isn’t the Netherlands underwater?

In January 1953, a tidal surge shook the North Sea. The titanic waves flooded the Dutch coastline, killing almost 2,000 people. 54 years later, a similar storm threatened the region. But this time, they were ready. This was thanks to a massive, interlocking system known as the Delta Works – the most sophisticated flood prevention project in the world. Stefan Al dives into this marvel of engineering.

Length: 05 min 24 sec

Director: Jody Ghani Nordby – JODYPRODY

Educator: Stefan Al

Narrator: Addison Anderson

Art Director: Jody Ghani Nordby – JODYPRODY

Animator: Jody Ghani Nordby – JODYPRODY

Storyboard Artist: Jody Ghani Nordby – JODYPRODY

Compositor: Jody Ghani Nordby – JODYPRODY

Producer: The Animation Workshop, Bethany Cutmore-Scott

Sound Designer: André Aires

Music: André Aires

Director of Production: Gerta Xhelo

Editorial Producer: Alex Rosenthal

Associate Editorial Producer: Dan Kwartler

Script Editor: Alex Gendler

Fact-Checker: Eden Girma