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Washington Monument closedThe Washington Monument will be closed indefinitely because the 5.8-magnitude earthquake in August had done more damage to it than had been previously disclosed. A jet passes in the distance as a climber with the National Park Service sets up rigging ... read more
Inspections begin at top of Washington Monument
A worker is seen standing at the top of the Washington Monument as inspections to the structure get under way. The monument was damaged by a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the region in August. (No audio.) (/via AP) Correction: Clarification: ... read more
How Do You Mend A Broken Monument? Call The 'Difficult Access Team'
Tuesday, five engineers began a series of rappelling operations down the face of the Washington Monument to assess damage caused by the Aug. 23 earthquake that shook the nation's capital. The five belong to a special "difficult access ... read more
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