YouTube: RussiaToday — May 21, 2010 — Motorists using a bridge in the southern Russian city of Volgograd were given the ride of a lifetime by a powerful gust of wind. The new river crossing started shaking violently and a massive downpour at the same time made conditions worse. Drivers say their cars were literally thrown into the air, many thinking it was an unexpected earthquake. The shaking was so severe it caused vehicles to career into the opposite lane creating chaos. Local authorities claim the shaking of the bridge was possibly caused by an earthquake. Seismologists, however, say this is highly unlikely. Meanwhile, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has ordered an investigation into the bridge's safety and construction history.
The bridge across Volga river is 1260 meters long and 32 meters wide. It was opened less than a year ago in October 2009.
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spawnflaggersays...In related news, Pioneer debuted a new car stereo in Russia.
(reference to : http://videosift.com/video/The-real-reason-for-galloping-gertie-bridge-collapse )
something seems not quite right with the footage...
might get some backlash, but I'll be the first to say it - fake!
SWBStXsays...I agree. I know there are instances where bridges can move in ways you might not think are possible but this doesn't look the least bit real.
Sighsays...In mother Russia, Bridge cross you!
SFOGuysays...Hmmm. Doesn't LOOK windy enough, but ---Resonant frequencies?
Galloping Gertie, the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zczJXSxnw
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