The bridge, also commonly referred to as Galloping Gertie, had just opened to the public four months earlier and used to ...

When we think of wind, we often imagine gentle breezes or perhaps a gust that tousles our hair. However, there are times when the wind’s ... Read more The post 12 Times the Wind Was So Strong It Broke ...

the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was the third longest suspension bridge in the world. It was promptly nicknamed "Galloping Gertie," due to its behavior in wind. Not only did the deck sway sideways ...

“The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, dubbed Galloping Gertie, was the world’s third-longest suspension bridge when it opened on July 1, 1940. It collapsed in a windstorm about four months later, ...