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Unprecedented failure led to the collapse of the world-renowned radio telescope in Puerto Rico, report shows

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Unprecedented failure led to the collapse of the world-renowned radio telescope in Puerto Rico, report shows

Yuritopiaposadism [none/use name] to

technology • 1 day ago

The iconic Arecibo Observatory telescope collapsed due to the decay of the zinc-filled sockets supporting the steel cables holding up its 900-ton receiver platform.

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Evilphd666 [he/him, comrade/them]
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1 day ago
Deliberate long term neglect.

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- Sickos [they/them, it/its]
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  Yeah, zinc failing in corrosive island air is extremely predictable. It corrodes notably slower than bare steel, but it still corrodes
  
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