Leaning Tower of Pisa, Best of Europe, 2007
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On February 27, 1964, the government of Italy requested aid in preventing the tower from toppling. It was, however, considered important to retain the current tilt, due to the vital role that this element played in promoting the tourism industry of Pisa. A multinational task force of engineers, mathematicians and historians was assigned and met on the Azores islands to discuss stabilization methods. It was found that the tilt was increasing in combination with the softer foundations on the lower side. Many methods were proposed to stabilize the tower, including the addition of 800 metric tons of lead counterweights to the raised end of the base.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Best of Europe, 2007
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cathedral of pisa, pisa italy
Picture of Leaning Tower of Pisa next to the Cahedral of Pisa in Pisa, Italy.
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Filename: leaning_tower_of_pisa_500.jpg
Date: 2007:07:21
File Size: 125310 bytes
Width: 500 pixels
Height: 667 pixels
Camera: Canon PowerShot A640
Exposure Time: 1/1000 s
F-Number: f/4
Focal Length: 17.342 mm
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On 2009/01/08, Will said:
Feel free to post any comments or questions here. I will reply as soon as I am able.
Thanks for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you. -- Will.
On 2008/09/21, Unknown said:
this is the best but you should make it have smaller images
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