As the Thompson Center both reflects and builds upon a longstanding tradition here at Georgetown, we're deeply grateful for the support and generosity of an extraordinary alumnus, Patrick Ewing, and a friend of the university, David Falk.â âJohn J. DeGioia, Georgetown President.
Falconâs Fury will stand at 335 feet and take riders soaring 60 mph straight down. Located in the Timbuktuâ¢ area, Falconâs Fury will be visible from any location in the park and even across the Tampa Bay area. At the rideâs highest point Busch Gardens has added an element of surprise.
Wind farm towers: They're taller, slower with more power. Wind farm towers rise higher above the landscape to capture more wind. Yet their blades turn more slowly. Wind turbines are reaching up to heights of 100 meters, or 328 feet, up from 80 meters, or 262 feet, which had been the standard height. With the extra height, developers hope to get steadier wind speeds. This turbine was erected by Mortenson Construction at the Shady Oaks Wind Farm in Compton, Ill.