Crystal River Site
A solid coal plant implosion. I appreciate the two generating stations collapsing in opposite directions followed by a multi-hued cloud of dust. (Who knew there were more than 50 shades of gray?)
The Crystal River plant, located near Tampa, had been burning coal since the 1960s. Current owner Duke Energy brought the coal portion of the plant down this past summer, though. The structure stood 500 feet (152 meters) in height before being toppled by 350 explosives. The countdown adds an air of anticipation and excitement to this video. Less exciting, though, is that Duke repurposed the site to run on natural gas. That’s become a common coal plant killer, which is unfortunate since gas is a major source of methane pollution and new infrastructure locks in decades of use. Clear that rubble out and let’s get some panels set up, Duke.
