The adjacent. A little more than 25 years after opening, the Georgia Dome, former home of the Atlanta Falcons and the scene for several historic sporting events, was imploded Monday morning. The Atlanta Falcons, led in part by running back Jamal Anderson, defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-18 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs in January 1999. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images), ATLANTA, GA - JULY 22: Roman Torres #5 of Panama celebrates scoring the opening goal against Mexico during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Two-years ago, the bus pulled right into live broadcasts as the building came tumbling down, ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate their 54 to 16 win over the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on December 3, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. Florida defeated Vanderbilt 91-69. Atlanta (CNN)The only facility in the world to host the Olympics, Super Bowl and Final Four has been reduced to rubble. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images), ATLANTA - MARCH 13: Scott Hundley #24 of the Vanderbilt University Commodores and Chris Richard #32 of the University of Florida Gators attempts to rebound during the semifinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at the Georgia Dome on March 13, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images), ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: General view of the Georgia Dome before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 28, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. The US won the women's team gymnastics title ahead of Russia and Romania. The idea for the Georgia Dome dates to the mid-1980s, when civic leaders recommended a domed football stadium adjoining the city's largest convention center, the Georgia World Congress Center. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. And a look back at the many memories of the Dome: All the answers to your Georgia Dome implosion questions, Guests say hotel promised room with a view for implosion, didn't deliver, Georgia Dome selling seats, memorabilia before demolition, The Last One: Remembering the Georgia Dome. Principal left terrified after a PIPE BOMB is placed under... 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In January 2006, the Sugar Bowl -- usually held in New Orleans -- was moved to the Georgia Dome because of damage from Hurricane Katrina. In the dome's place in downtown Atlanta will include a, "As far as the stadium goes, for me it starts with the fans," Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said. The Georgia Dome came down in a ball of dust Monday morning -- but not all of it fell. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images), ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: ArDarius Stewart #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates their 54 to 16 win over the Florida Gators during the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on December 3, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-16. But not everything went as planned as Gate B and the east wall failed to fall. The 12-second event on Monday morning is … (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images), ATLANTA - AUGUST 10: Fans at Herndon Stadium watch fireworks explode over the Georgia Dome following the game between the New York Power and the Atlanta Beat on August 10, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cowboys won 30-13. The Green Bay Packers kick off to the Atlanta Falcons to start the NFC Championship Game in January. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images), ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on in the first half against the Florida Gators during the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on December 3, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Pat White throws to a receiver in the second half in a 38-35 win over the Georgia Bulldogs at the Sugar Bowl in January 2006. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. Nearly 5,000 pounds of explosives blasted Atlanta's Georgia Dome on Monday The Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which includes the 71,250-seat dome, had said it would take 12 seconds for the explosives to go off plus another 3 seconds for sections of grandstands to be on the ground. Published: 04:35 EDT, 20 November 2017 | Updated: 08:50 EDT, 20 November 2017. In addition to the retractable roof that opens like a camera lens, Mercedes-Benz Stadium boasts a 1,100-foot 'halo board' video display and a giant steel sculpture of a falcon with its 70-foot wingspan at one of the main entrances. Nearly 5,000 pounds of explosives were on hand to blast the Georgia Dome in Atlanta to smithereens Monday at 7:30 a.m. People gathered at windows of tall office buildings, at a nearby revolving hotel-top restaurant, in parking lots and at other areas around the scene downtown to watch the blast. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Rewatch the Dome’s implosion and explore the science behind demolitions with resources you can use at home or in the classroom. © 2020 CNBC LLC. Atlanta hosted the NFC Championship Game in 2013. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images), ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 19: Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by Peria Jerry #94 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 19, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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