He was surprised to find heavy snow and morning temperatures of -3 C, and was unable to compare the heights of Mauna Loa and Kea but correctly supposed the latter to be taller based on its larger snow cap.
Twelve seconds after detonation, falling water from the column started to create a 900 feet tall "base surge" resembling the mist at the bottom of a large waterfall.
If you want the best sniper spot, go to the elephant by the tall base.
He is shown riding on a depiction of his favorite horse, Hero, at ground level in a grove of trees in Pitzer Woods—unlike most generals, who are elevated on tall bases overlooking the battlefield.
It is, essentially, an ultra-wide 15.6-inch tablet mounted atop a tall, thin base.
It is placed on a tall granite base and stands on Constitution Avenue & 3rd Street NW.
The bronze statue, which rests on a tall granite base adorned with emblems and bronze reliefs, is surrounded by a small public park bounded by California Street, Columbia Road and Connecticut Avenue NW.
Another tall ship based in Connecticut, the 91-foot Quinnipiak out of New Haven, will also do educational cruises during the conference.
No matter how firmly bolted together, tall vehicles based on pickup trucks are more prone to sway during sharp turns, said Roy Lunn, a legendary designer of Ford sports cars who later designed the Cherokee.
By Pauline Kael The New Yorker, February 25 , 1974P. 100 Entire column review of "Walking Tall", loosely based on the life of Buford Pusser, a legendary figure through ballads celebrating his exploits.
