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Madrid Complex  |  Madrid Construction Site

Madrid Construction Site - August 23, 2001 (Click for hi-res image)
August 23, 2001
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Site Preparation and Excavation
The blast itself is documented this photo. Since this is a carefully engineered and controlled blast the only thing that can really be seen is a small cloud of dust. The resulting rubble will be mechanically excavated before the next set of blasting perforations are drilled.


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