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Over the course of the 23rd century, several significant operations were conducted on Earth with varying purposes, but all of which resulted in the creation (or re-creation) of large inland seas. Between 2203 and 2308, four groups around the world set out to radically change the Earth's landscape.

The greatest concern was of course the human life displaced by these new seas, but in all only a few people were killed, and most of the relocations carried out rather successfully.

In Australia, the Joint Committee for the Settlement of Mars conducted Operation Blue Sands, a trial run on Earth for water-terraforming on Mars. At this point, the eastern Outback was extremely thinly populated, as many mining operations had dried up, and climate change rendered it mostly a wasteland. The Simpson Desert was successfully flooded, and within a few decades, the outback dramatically cooled and farmland greatly expanded.

In Central Africa, power-generation became essential, as the rainforest made Solar Power difficult. An early 20th-century plan was adapted for the modern era, to dam and flood the Congo basin in order to generate massive hydroelectric power and open new interior travel routes. The ecological damage was significant, but the power benefits were as well. The former Republic of the Congo also got away with significant reparations and a portion of dam profits.

In Brazil, deforestation had become so extensive by the mid 23rd century that the Amazon was essentially a wasteland rather than a lush jungle. Little would grow and the river itself was beginning to suffer. With the ecological damage already done, the Latin American countries banded together to dam the Amazon, flood the basin, and expand aquatic transit and fishery operations. The affair was a resounding success, particularly for Peru and Brazil.

In Central Asia, mass emigration had become an increasing concern. As many left for Russia, China, or offworld colonies, the states of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan had found themselves further impoverished by their poor terrain. A daring plan to re-flood the Aral sea basin, which had almost entirely dried up by 2100, was enacted. While the actual flooding was successful, it did little to repair the surrounding landscape, and submerged some of Uzbekistan's largest cities. Emigration was reduced, as rebuilding efforts and aquaculture returned or retained some workers.

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I honestly have no idea how accurate a lot of the science here is, I just thought it would look cool. Please dont kill me lmao.

Description

Over the course of the 23rd century, several significant operations were conducted on Earth with varying purposes, but all of which resulted in the creation (or re-creation) of large inland seas. Between 2203 and 2308, four groups around the world set out to radically change the Earth's landscape.

The greatest concern was of course the human life displaced by these new seas, but in all only a few people were killed, and most of the relocations carried out rather successfully.

In Australia, the Joint Committee for the Settlement of Mars conducted Operation Blue Sands, a trial run on Earth for water-terraforming on Mars. At this point, the eastern Outback was extremely thinly populated, as many mining operations had dried up, and climate change rendered it mostly a wasteland. The Simpson Desert was successfully flooded, and within a few decades, the outback dramatically cooled and farmland greatly expanded.

In Central Africa, power-generation became essential, as the rainforest made Solar Power difficult. An early 20th-century plan was adapted for the modern era, to dam and flood the Congo basin in order to generate massive hydroelectric power and open new interior travel routes. The ecological damage was significant, but the power benefits were as well. The former Republic of the Congo also got away with significant reparations and a portion of dam profits.

In Brazil, deforestation had become so extensive by the mid 23rd century that the Amazon was essentially a wasteland rather than a lush jungle. Little would grow and the river itself was beginning to suffer. With the ecological damage already done, the Latin American countries banded together to dam the Amazon, flood the basin, and expand aquatic transit and fishery operations. The affair was a resounding success, particularly for Peru and Brazil.

In Central Asia, mass emigration had become an increasing concern. As many left for Russia, China, or offworld colonies, the states of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan had found themselves further impoverished by their poor terrain. A daring plan to re-flood the Aral sea basin, which had almost entirely dried up by 2100, was enacted. While the actual flooding was successful, it did little to repair the surrounding landscape, and submerged some of Uzbekistan's largest cities. Emigration was reduced, as rebuilding efforts and aquaculture returned or retained some workers.

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I honestly have no idea how accurate a lot of the science here is, I just thought it would look cool. Please dont kill me lmao.