Posted on 08/07/2007 11:39:06 PM PDT by HAL9000
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360 degree aerial panorama over the collapsed I-35W bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN.This was shot the morning after the collapse when there was a TFR (temporary flight restriction) over the bridge, and I had to fly significantly higher than I normally shoot, so you won't be able to see much detail in the bridge. I may be able to do more at a decent altitude when the TFR is lifted.
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What’s the point? Time is the dimension of interest. Have you noticed that the bridge has already started collapsing in the available copy of the surveillance video? One wonders, is there video of the same view for the few seconds prior? This would be most illuminating!
It shows the bridge in the larger context of the city. The entire region is affected by the collapse, and the panorama gives some perspective of that.
Maybe so, but the burning question is how and why did it happen, and the answer is contained in the few seconds encompassing the event.
Thank you for this incredible view. This bridge was a critical link to the entire region.
I have a morbid curiosity whether any of the submerged victims will be found with their cell phones still pressed against their ears.
After the two most commonly-accepted reasons for the collapse, global warming and President Bush, I think the collapse will soon be blamed on our nation's obesity crisis.
Now that's funny right there, I don't care who you are...
Specifically, Norwegian Bachelor Farmers.
Thank you, that was interesting to be able to put it in context within the city.
Thanks for the link..great pic..BTW, the image is “sponsored” by lawyers looking for clients who want to sue
Interesting. Thanks.
The ad was inserted by Google. The owner of the web site has little control over which ads Google places there.
Not only the I-35W but that entire website is fascinating. Thanks for posting it.
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