Did you know that the distance between Europe and Africa is just 14 km, yet no bridge connects them? Why is that?At the southern tip of Europe lies Spain, and directly across in Africa, we have Morocco. The body of water separating them is the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Building a bridge here could significantly boost trade between the two continents.But why hasn’t it been built? The answer lies in three main reasons, and the last one is particularly concerning.First, the Strait of Gibraltar is incredibly deep, making bridge construction a near-impossible engineering feat.Second, this area lies on the fault line between the Azores and Gibraltar, making it highly susceptible to devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.The harsh third reality is that Europe fears the influx of migrants, leading to strong resistance against building the bridge.Text and image credit: Atlas of Geography and History (please retain the source when sharing).Explore more on [Website Name] to understand the complexities and challenges behind this unbuilt bridge.
