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2 days ago · English Channel, narrow arm of the Atlantic Ocean separating the southern coast of England from the northern coast of France and tapering eastward to its junction with the North Sea at the Strait of Dover. Its location has given it immense significance over the centuries.
2 days ago · The Channel Tunnel (French: Tunnel sous la Manche), sometimes referred to informally as the Chunnel, is a 50.46-kilometre (31.35 mi) undersea railway tunnel, opened in 1994, that connects Folkestone (Kent, England) with Coquelles (Pas-de-Calais, France) beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
May 11, 2024 · Channel Tunnel, rail tunnel between England and France that runs beneath the English Channel. It is 50 km (31 miles) long and consists of three tunnels: two for rail traffic and a central tunnel for services and security. Learn more about the Channel Tunnel, including its history.
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May 24, 2024 · Channel Islands, archipelago in the English Channel, west of the Cotentin peninsula of France, at the entrance to the Gulf of Saint-Malo, 80 miles (130 km) south of the English coast. The islands are dependencies of the British crown (and not strictly part of the United Kingdom), having been so.
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4 days ago · With a width that varies from 33 to 240 kilometers, the English Channel is an impressive geological feature. It has been shaped by natural forces over millions of years, and its depth reaches up to 180 meters at certain points, providing a fascinating study of the Earth’s geological history.
3 days ago · A first-timer’s guide to using the Eurotunnel. In May 1994, the Eurotunnel – linking England and France under the English Channel – was opened in a ceremony led by French President François Mitterrand and Queen Elizabeth II. In the 30 years since then, the network, which shares its tunnel with the Eurostar service, has carried nearly 10 ...
May 26, 2024 · The English Channel and the Outbreak of World War I: A Historian‘s Perspective - History Tools. by. May 26, 2024. Introduction. The summer of 1914 marked a turning point in modern history, as Europe descended into a catastrophic conflict that would reshape the world forever.
