Exploding Ripple Rock
A fascinating tale unfolds about the massive explosion of Ripple Rock, an underwater mountain that posed a significant navigational hazard in British Columbia. This event, one of the largest planned non-nuclear explosions in peacetime history, was aimed at clearing a shipping channel to facilitate safer passage for vessels traveling to Alaska. Despite its monumental nature, many locals, including those who grew up nearby, remain unaware of this extraordinary chapter in Canadian history.In this clip
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