INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
SECEGSA, the Spanish Society for Fixed Communication Studies across the Gibraltar Strait, has launched a tender for four seismometers.These
research, including a 2014 deployment of three seismometers with the Spanish Navy
1980 when Spain and Morocco agreed to explore a fixed link between Europe and Africa.In addition, the proposed tunnel will span 38.5
kilometers, with 27.7 kilometers underwater, connecting Punta Paloma, Spain, to Tangier, Morocco.Spain and Morocco Accelerate Plans for
Strategic Underwater Tunnel
(Photo Internet reproduction)Engineers envision two parallel railway tunnels and a service gallery, reaching 475 meters below sea level at
Trains will traverse the tunnel at a maximum 3% gradient.A Gateway Between Europe and AfricaProponents anticipate the tunnel transporting
12.8 million passengers and 13 million tons of cargo annually
Travel time between Madrid and Casablanca could be reduced to 5.5 hours, fostering increased trade and cultural exchange.However, the
project faces challenges, including geological complexity and varying cost estimates from 6 to 26 billion euros.Both governments consider
unprecedented cooperation between the European Union and the Maghreb
The project represents more than an engineering feat; it symbolizes a bridge between cultures and economies.If successful, this ambitious
undertaking could reshape trade routes and foster closer ties between Europe and Africa, opening new possibilities for millions.As plans
progress, the Gibraltar tunnel project continues to capture global attention, promising to transform connectivity between the two
by the underwater terrain.
