Ripple Rock underwater mountain explosion history detailed

environment · 1958-04-05 · Ripple Rock, Seymour Narrows

An article recounts the history and details of the 1958 explosion that removed the hazard of Ripple Rock in Seymour Narrows, including the construction of shafts and use of explosives to clear the rock for safer navigation.

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• “On April 5, 1958 at 9:31 a.m., the explosion took place... It cleared 45 feet of vertical rock, providing ships with plenty of room to go over.” — The Islands Grapevine – August 13th, 2020 (August 13th, 2020)

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