Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Earthquake closes, damages Washington landmarks

News

Earthquake damage in DC will take time to assess
While the area seems to have fared relatively well, Tuesday's earthquake packed a punch, toppling pinnacles at the Washington National Cathedral, displacing more than 500 residents of two Prince George's County apartment buildings and inflicting damage ... read more

Earthquake closes, damages Washington landmarks
By AP, — Washington National Cathedral: Damage to three of the four pinnacles atop the main tower, and visible cracks in the church's structure. Building remains closed to visitors. — Washington Monument: Evacuated, closed. Preliminary inspection ... read more

Quake damages buildings in capital
A spokesman for Washington National Cathedral says at least three of the four pinnacles on the central tower have fallen off and the central tower appears to be leaning. The pinnacles are the top stones on the cathedral's towers. ... read more

Photos

Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral
National Cathedral | Flickr
Washington National Cathedral
National Cathedral
National Cathedral - the Nave
National Cathedral Picture
National Cathedral School Home
National Cathedral
at the National Cathedral.

No comments:

Post a Comment