Earthquake topples pinnacles from Central Tower, National Cathedral

August 24, 2011
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Washington, D.C. and National Cathedral shaken by 5.9 earthquake on 23 August 2011. Central tower pinnacles toppled. OPOT open for ringing; Cathedral closed.