Ocean Tower seconds after implosion charges detonated. Center of the building sags as it begins to fall in on itself.

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Ocean Tower on Padre Island in morning fog immediately after initial detonation of explosives to implode the building. The first several floors have collapsed. 3rd in series

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Size: 5120px × 3403px
Location: South Padre Island, Texas, USA
Photo credit: © Jess Merrill / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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