Historical Events tagged with "Kitsap Peninsula"
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Natural Disasters
Windstorm Sinks Section of Hood Canal Bridge
February 13th, 1979 46 years ago
An intense windstorm struck western Washington, leading to significant structural damage when a 0.5-mile section of the Hood Canal Bridge submerged in the water. This sudden and powerful storm swept through the region, causing havoc on this vital transportation link between the Kitsap Peninsula and the Olympic Peninsula. The event raised concerns about the bridge's design and construction standards as harsh winter weather occasionally coincided with infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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