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.
They can consist of a whirlwind of hot air around or within the flames or a vortex of fire itself. Also known as âfire devilsâ or âfire whirlsâ, they can uproot trees up to 49 ft (15m). Fire tornadoes are usually 30-200ft (10-50m) and a few meters wide, and last only a few minutes. But some of the largest can be more than a half a mile tall, contain winds over 100mph, and persist for more than 20 minutes.