Digging for water
Duration: 02:55
Mafoudi digs through desert rock to hit water. Connecting these open wells creates an underground channel of water in the Algerian desert. But it's a dangerous task.
Available since: Fri 21 Jan 2011
Credits
- Series Producer
- Dale Templar
- Narrator
- John Hurt
- Producer
- Tuppence Stone
This clip is from
Human Planet Deserts - Life in the Furnace
2/8 A look at how the eternal quest for water brings huge challenges and ingenious solutions.
First broadcast: 20 Jan 2011
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