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Was The Statue of Liberty hit by a German bomb?
Yes! -On July 30, 1916 a German spy group attacked a Jersey City, NJ munitions depot. During the resulting explosions, a piece of shrapnel pierced the statue. The cost in damage was more than two million dollars. That was the year they closed off the torch balcony to tourists. It was the largest "terrorist" attack on American soil prior to Sept 11, 2001.
How can noise damage the ear?
Loud Noise And Explosions may damage the ear drums...
How many times has the statue of liberty been struck by lightning?
The Statue of Liberty is struck by lightning about 600 times per year, according to the National Park Service. The statue is made of copper, which is an excellent conductor of electricity, so it attracts lightning strikes. The strikes do not cause significant damage to the statue due to its design and materials. Lightning protection systems are in place to safely conduct the electricity to the ground.
Did the statue of liberty get hit by the hurricane sandy?
Yes. Hurricane Sandy essentially hit the entire northern Atlantic coast of the U.S. with particularly severe effects in and near New York City. Fortunately there do not seem to be any reports of damage to the statue.
How much damage does petroleum explosions cause?
none...try it
Access to the torch was closed in what year?
Access to the torch of the Statue of Liberty was closed to the public in 1916 following damage from a terrorist explosion during World War I. The statue itself remained open for visitors, but the torch has since been permanently closed for safety and preservation reasons.
Can this watch sustain damage if exposed to the sun for too long?
ESQ 07100982 Women's Dress Watch will not sustain any damage if exposed to sun for a long period of time
How do cells sustain damage?
Age; lead poisoning, etc.
Could a hurricane's winds topple Lady of Liberty Statue of Liberty in New York City?
No. While an extremely powerful hurricane might cause some damage the structure itself would not collapse even in a category 5 hurricane, which is extremely unlikely if not impossible that far north.
Where did they build the Statue of Liberty?
The Statue consists of an iron/steel framework, covered in copper sheeting. It was built in France, as a gift to the American people. It was erected in what was known as Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island) in New York Harbor. Although actually on the New Jersey side of the state line, by treaty, the island is in New York, but was ceded to the US Government by New York.
How did geography affect westward expansion?
Because the explosions caused a lot of damage
What causes the greatest damage in explosions?
The greatest damage in explosions is typically caused by the blast wave. The blast wave is a high-pressure shock wave that radiates outward from the explosion, causing destruction to structures, buildings, and injuring individuals from the force and impact of the explosion.
