The River Thames Storm Surge Barrier (IMAGE) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Caption The River Thames Storm Surge Barrier built to protect London. Credit Image credit: Ivan Haigh (University of Southampton, Southampton, UK) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.