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Building a bridge from the United States to Japan is impossible with today’s technology because several massive obstacles come together. First of all, the distance is simply too great: even at the shortest point between Alaska and Japan it is around 5,500 kilometers, while the longest bridge in the world is barely more than 160 kilometers. On top of that, the Pacific Ocean in this region is extremely deep, usually between 4,000 and 6,000 meters, which makes it practically unthinkable to build supporting pillars down to the seabed. The area also lies within the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” a zone notorious for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, all of which a rigid bridge structure could hardly withstand. Even if these challenges could somehow be overcome, the costs would be astronomical, running into many trillions of dollars when considering materials, construction, and long-term maintenance. A further issue is that such a bridge would obstruct one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, creating massive logistical complications. For all these reasons, a trans-Pacific bridge is not a realistic project—at best it remains a thought experiment or a scenario for science fiction.
2025-08-23 15:10:00