Here it is above ground.  The technology allows it to shift horizontally 8' and vertically 3' in...

Here it is above ground. The technology allows it to shift horizontally 8' and vertically 3' in case of earthquake

Location
Alaska
Photographer
Margaret Hovell
Date taken

Comments

  • Wow. There's some engineering for you.

    — Catherine Hovell

  • Do those abilities sound reasonable to you? It's what the guide said, but we heard all sorts of crazy things ... like "1 in 6 Alaskans own a plane".

    — Margaret Hovell

  • I actually believe both of those - my friend here who grew up in Alaska has told me similar things. It's too big, so people fly all over. I have no idea about the vertical movement of that pipe, but it looks like the four supports holding the pipeline can slide (as a unit) side-to-side across that entire silver beam, which could easily be 8ft...

    — Catherine Hovell