<ul><li>The Arecibo Observatory’s “uniquely powerful electromagnetic radiation environment” is believed to be the main cause of its collapse.</li><li>The collapse was caused by the failure of zinc in the cables holding the telescope's main platform.</li><li>Previous studies identified zinc deformation, poor workmanship, and the effects of Hurricane Maria as potential factors, but the new report focuses on the radiation environment.</li><li>The report recommends further analysis of the socket and cable sections to better understand the long-term creep behavior of zinc spelter connections.</li></ul>

The Arecibo Observatory’s ‘powerful radiation environment’ led to its collapse, claims report

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