🌉👁️Evergreen Point Bridge🌉👁️ Longest FLOATING bridge in the WORLD located @ WASHINGTON 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Did you know The longest floating bridge in the world is the Evergreen Point Bridge (aka SR 520 Bridge), located in Washington state, United States. This bridge crosses Lake Washington and connects the cities of Seattle and Medina. Features of the Evergreen Point Bridge 1. Total Length: The floating bridge is approximately 2,350 meters (7,710 feet) long, making it the longest floating bridge in the world. 2. Floating Structure: Unlike traditional bridges that are supported by pillars or columns, this bridge floats on water thanks to 77 reinforced concrete pontoons that provide stability and buoyancy. 3. Inauguration: The original version of the bridge was inaugurated in 1963, but due to aging and the need for more earthquake and storm-resistant infrastructure, a new bridge was built, inaugurated in 2016. 4. Cost: The bridge reconstruction cost about $4.560 million, covering infrastructure improvements, seismic resistance and capacity to withstand current traffic. 5. Capacity: The bridge has 6 lanes (3 in each direction) and features a dedicated HOV lane, cycle lane, and a pedestrian sidewalk. 6. Importance: It's a crucial route for travelers in the region, especially for those working in the tech areas of Seattle and Redmond, where Microsoft is headquarters. Design and Construction The floating design is essential due to the depth of Lake Washington, which exceeds 60 meters. Traditional solutions, like pillars, would be technically complicated and expensive. The bridge's pontoons are anchored to the bottom of the lake with wires, allowing for floating and supporting the weight of vehicles. Challenges • Weather and Earthquakes: The bridge was designed to withstand strong storms and seismic movements, very common in this region. • Traffic: Daily, the bridge is used by tens of thousands of vehicles, making it an important road artery for the Seattle metropolitan region. #curiosities Credits: Curiosidades

🌉🌉One of the OLDEST & MOST FAMOUS suspension bridges @ USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸designed by ENG'R JOHN AUGUSTUS ROEBLING👁️🌉🌉 Did you know The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, is one of the oldest and most famous suspension bridges in the United States, connecting the districts of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York. Designed by engineer John Augustus Roebling, its construction pioneered the use of steel cables and advanced techniques for the time. After Roebling's death, his son Washington Roebling took over the project's direction, although he also suffered health problems due to deep work, so his wife, Emily Roebling, played a crucial role in overseeing its completion. The bridge is approximately 1,834 meters long and was the first to use steel cables in its structure, becoming a symbol of engineering and innovation. Its design combines Gothic and neoclassical elements, with its features towers of limestone and granite. Today, the Brooklyn Bridge is both a transit route for pedestrians, cyclists, and automobiles, and an iconic NYC tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the city skyline and the East River. Credits: curiosities

🎆🎇🎆Moon Lake🎇🎆🎇 Located in GOBI DESSERT @ 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳 👇👇👇👇👇 👇👇👇👇👇 Is a natural CRESCENT - SHAPED formation surrounded by sand dunes. Also known as Yueyaquan, this oasis has been a key point for travelers on the Silk Road for centuries. Despite being in an arid environment, it is maintained thanks to a combination of groundwater and modern conservation efforts. Its unique beauty and historical significance make it a standout tourist destination. Credits: Curiosidades #didyouknow #didyouknowfacts #DidYouKnow A curious fact about Moon Lake is that, despite being surrounded by the arid Gobi Desert, its crescent shape has remained virtually intact for over 2,000 years. This is due to both its groundwater and recent human interventions that have helped preserve it from desertification. #curiosities

####TSINGY STONE FOREST @ MADAGASCAR #### The Tsingy Stone Forest, in Madagascar, is a spectacular landscape formed by karst formations of limestone that create an intricate labyrinth of pointy needles. This unique setting, located mainly in the Tsingy Integrated Nature Reserve in Bemaraha, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to its impressive geology, it houses exceptional biodiversity, including many endemic species of plants and animals adapted to its challenging conditions. It's a fascinating destination for explorers and scientists alike interested in their geology and ecology. A fun fact about the Tsingy Stone Forest is that its name, Tsingy, comes from a Malagasy word meaning “where one cannot walk barefoot.” This refers to the sharp formations of limestone making even crossing it with footwear quite a challenge. It's a true natural maze. . . . . . ~Curiosidades~Did you know that~ #stone #forest #Madagascar #UNESCO #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #natureza #naturaleza #natural #naturebeauty #tourist #tourism #tourpackages #tour #touristattraction #tours #fbpost2024 #fbpost #fbpostviral #post #virals #postoftheday #touring #PostViral #viralpost #viralpost2024 #viralpostfb #follower #touristspot #travel #everyonehighlights #everyone #everyonefollowers #everyoneactive #highlights #travelblogger #travelling #travelgram #TravelGoals #everyoneactivefollowers #everyonehighlightsfollowers #highlightseveryonefollowers2024 #highlightseveryone #hihglights #followerseveryonehighlights #followerseveryone #followers #followme #facebookviral #naturevibes #facebookpost #FacebookPage #HeritageSite #TravelGoals #NatureLovers #AdventureAwaits #HistoricalLandmark #ExploreMore #CulturalHeritage #Wanderlust #Photography #InstaTravel #BucketList #TravelDiaries #curiosities #didyouknow #didyouknowfacts #DidYouKnow