Nearly 3 years after quake, washington monument reopens the obelisk has recovered from damage sustained during an earthquake that hit washington, d. Pat robertson suggests that the crack in the washington monument following the earthquake on the east coast was a message from god. Washington dc the national park service nps has engaged an engineering firm with extensive experience in earthquake damage assessment and repair to further assess the monument after an inspection today uncovered additional cracks in the pyramidion, or uppermost section of the structure. A oneinch wide, fourfoot long crack was spotted wednesday in the washington monuments pyramidion, near the very top of the 555foot. A crack has appeared in the washington monument as a result of the magnitude 5. How could virginia quake be felt in canada and crack the washington monument. Published on sep 29, 2011 sunlight can be seen through the crack in the west elevation of the washington monument when viewed. This is one of the photos released today by the park police showing the cracks in the washington monument. Published august 23, 2011 updated on august 24, 2011 at 9. Earthquake damage likely cause of washington monument elevator.
Washington monument cracks in quake end times signs in. A helicopter crew discovered the crack during a secondary inspection of the monument on tuesday, which runs at an angle and measures about four inches in length. The washington monument is closed indefinitely as engineers study ways to repair cracks at the top of the structure. The washington monument will reopen after extensive repairs. Nearly 3 years after quake, washington monument reopens. A national park service spokesperson reported that inspectors discovered a crack near the top of the structure, and announced that the monument would be closed indefinitely. The monument was damaged during the 2011 earthquake, causing a huge crack in the top of the structure and necessitating repairs that have been completed since then. The washington monument developed a crack near its peak from the magnitude5. Their study was sparked by a 2011 virginia earthquake, a magnitude5. Rabbi yehuda levin sees hurricaines, crack in washington. Dc earthquake put a gaping crack in the washington monument.
Doug mataconis friday, august 26, 2011 15 comments. Rabbi yehuda levin sees hurricaines, crack in washington monument, earthquake as legalization of gay marraige. Quake crack in washington monument a sign from the lord. Fourfoot crack found in washington monument after quake. Us navy national park service officials say the crack in the 91,000 ton washington monument caused by tuesdays earthquake measures four feet long by one inch wide. Andrew cuomo signed the bill into law late friday night. Washington monument cracks in quake august 24, 2011. Televangelist pat robertson suggested wednesday that cracks in the washington monument caused by the august 23 earthquake could be a sign from god.
The damage includes cracks of up to 1 inch thick the full height of several. Crack in washington monument a sign from god, earthquake signals coming of christ. The scope of work included removing andor securing loose stone fragments, stone patching, repairing cracks, repointing and replacing the lightning protection. After unconfirmed reports suggested the monument was tilting, park officials said tuesday night that the 550foot obelisk suffered a crack in the 5. At the time of its construction, the monument was the tallest building in the world. Washington monument stabilization, grunley construction. How could virginia quake be felt in canada and crack the. Quake leaves cracks in washington monument, closing it for now. Washington more than 150 cracks have been repaired, rainwater leaks have been sealed, and the yearold washington monument is set to reopen monday for the first time in nearly three years. The easiest way to get to the monument is by taking the metro. Cracking was found in the stones at the top of the washington monument tuesday evening, the national park service reported. The crack on the monument is about four feet long and one inch wide, line said, correcting a. Im a truly, truly embarrassed to admit that this man lives in the. Hurricane irene may have helped the national park service evaluate damage to the washington monument.
The crack was located in one of the triangular faces at the top of the monument. But now they have found water inside that may indicate more. Washington monument to remain closed indefinitely cbs news. However, fractures in the walls of the washington monument, a towering icon of american strength and influence, had the potential to become the only vestige of the earthquake to capture more than fleeting national attention. Could the crack in the washington monument be a sign, or a message, to us from god. Why a 2011 earthquake in virginia damaged the washington. On august 23, 2011, the washington monument sustained damage during the 5. Crack in washington monument may be a sign from god. Quake leaves cracks in washington monument, closing it for.
Of course, one of the favorite factoids that i share with visitors is the different color of the marble of the washington monument showing where the construction was stopped. The two closest metro stops are federal triangle and smithsonian, both on the blue, orange. An inspection found additional cracks in the washington monument caused by the historic earthquake that hit the d. Inside the washington monument orange county register. Workers scramble to plug cracks in washington monument. While schools were closed, most of washington returned to normal on wednesday. Washington monument closed by east coast earthquake.
Washington monument finds additional cracks national. A oneinch wide, fourfoot long crack was spotted wednesday in the washington monuments pyramidion, near the very top of the 555foot obelisk. Wednesday, august 24th 2011 a a an inspection found additional cracks in the washington monument caused by the historic earthquake that hit the d. This image released by the national park service shows a crack on the west side near the pyramid top of the washington monument wednesday, aug. Washington monument to reopen after 8 years of earthquake repairs on august 23, 2011, a magnitude 5. Photos of cracks in washington monument after earthquake.
Washington monument earthquake repair construction. Grunley was a subcontractor to perini management services, inc. Responding to televangelist pat robertsons end time theories posed last week surrounding the cracks in the longstanding monument, professor robert crosby delved further into the suggestion, which has been criticized and ridiculed by many. More irene cracks in washington monument us news life. Washington monument cracks indicate earthquake damage photos. The washington monument is a symbol of americas power, it has been the symbol of our great nation, we look at that monument and say this is one nation under god. The washington monument is closed indefinitely as engineers study ways to. Maintained by the national park service, the washington monument is located on the center of the national mall between the u. Cracks in washington monument will take time to repair. The national park service says engineers sealed cracks in the washington monument from last weeks earthquake ahead of hurricane irene.
It shook the nations capital so strongly it cracked the washington monument and caused. Rocks of the east coast conduct earthquakes much better than rocks in the west. The earthquake didnt cause widespread damages or injuries, but it did put a crack in the washington monument. But the monument, which at more than 555 feet is the worlds tallest stone structure, was closed to visitors so. Us navy national park service officials say the crack in the 91,000 ton washington monument caused by tuesdays earthquake measures four feet. The tv evangelist cited a fourfoot crack in the washington monument, caused by tuesdays 5. The us national park service said engineers have found a crack near the top of the washington monument presumably caused by a magnitude 5. Washington monument earthquake damage helmet cam youtube. Visitors inside the washington monuments observation deck were thrown about by the force of the shaking. White marble and mortar on the 555foot obelisk cracked and. Washington monument reopens after quake repairs cnn travel. Washington monument indefinitely closes after earthquake.
Washington after reports of the washington monument possibly leaning due to a 5. August 25, 2011 a oneinch wide, fourfoot long crack was spotted wednesday in the washington monument s pyramidion, near the very top of the 555foot obelisk. After unconfirmed reports suggested the monument was tilting, park officials said. On august 23, 2011, the monument was rocked by a rare, 5. Washington monument cracks indicate earthquake damage. Washington monument to reopen after 8 years of earthquake. Washington ap most birds dont fly high enough to see the top of the washington monument, though that didnt stop a group of government officials and philanthropists from clipping themselves.