Blasting Begins

Large rubber mats heave as a charge explodes underneath them (Photo: Michael C. Rosenstein). Click for a larger image.

On February 7 blasting began on the construction site. Because the ledge is so close to the surface a considerable amount of rock will have to be blasted to make room for the foundation of the building.

Download a 10 second video clip of a blast (Quicktime .MOV file).

Crews prepare for blasting. In the foreground, a drill creates holes for the charges. Click on the picture for a larger image.

Crews lay the blasting mat over the charges (Photo: Michael C. Rosenstein). Click on the picture for a larger image.

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