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late 19th century onward

Large-scale hydroelectric power

late 19th century onward · Global

Documentary view of Large-scale hydroelectric power.
Overhead view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, with the two powerhouse wings, the four intake towers on the crest, and Lake Mead with its low-water "bathtub ring" in the background.Christian David · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Source record