Engineers from UCLA are in the middle of a year-long study of the structure of the Watts Towers, overseen by LACMA. "Chief among the concerns are cracks that have plagued the towers for many years. Sensors have been placed around the site to measure variables such as wind and sun exposure. Experts are also measuring the effects that earthquakes have had on the sculptures." [LAT]
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