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Georgia Dome, one of US's largest domed stadiums, was destroyed in a spectacular manner through a scheduled implosion on Monday. More than 300 pounds of explosives were used to destroy the edifice completely. Rick Cappelletti a senior official associated with the project, said that some of the sections will be mechanically demolished."Well this is it, the time has come to say goodbye. Thanks, Atlanta. I love you all! #DomeFarewell(sic)" Georgia Dome tweeted from its official handle. As per a report, the dome that opened in 1992 was flattened in 15 seconds at 7:30 am. Prior to the blast, the site was expected to go down within 12 seconds. This photo shows the remains of the Georgia Dome after its destroyed in a scheduled implosion Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (Image/AP)
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The remains of the Georgia Dome after a scheduled implosion sit next to its replacement the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, right, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (Image/AP)
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The remains of the Georgia Dome after a scheduled implosion sit next to its replacement the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, left, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (Image/AP)
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Atlanta: The Georgia Dome is destroyed in a scheduled implosion next to its replacement the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, right, that is covered in smoke Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (Image: AP/PTI)
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The Georgia Dome is destroyed in a scheduled implosion next to its replacement the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, right, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (Image/AP)
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Remains pile up after the Georgia Dome is destroyed in a scheduled implosion Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (Image/AP)
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Fire burns during the implosion of the Georgia Dome on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Atlanta. The dome was not only the former home of the Atlanta Falcons but also the site of two Super Bowls, 1996 Olympics Games events and NCAA basketball tournaments among other major events. (Image/AP)
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