Berlin: The world’s largest cylindrical aquarium has collapsed. The elliptical Aquadome collapsed in Berlin, Germany. At 25 meters (82 ft) tall, the Aqua Dome was reputed to be the largest aquarium in the world. Two people were injured in the collapse of the aquarium, which was filled with 10 lakh liters of water. They were later shifted to the hospital.
The aquarium was located in Berlin’s Radisson Blu Hotel. Information is received that there were more than 1500 fish belonging to 50 categories in the aquarium. About eight kilos of fish feed was given daily. Water from the collapsed aquarium flowed into the street outside. The hotel sustained significant damage. Around 100 members of the fire rescue team reached the spot after the aquarium collapsed.
The Aqua Dome, which opened in 2004, cost 12.8 million euros. The aquarium has an area of 11 meters (36 feet) and a height of 16 meters (52 feet). The aquarium is mounted on a nine meter (30 ft) high foundation. Around 4 divers were employed to feed the fishes and clean the aquarium etc.
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