A geodesic dome that size would make it possible to have complete control over the environment inside it.

VOA: special.2010.05.30

There are no limits to the size of a geodesic dome.

VOA: special.2010.05.30

Dr Major added a third outcome was the possibility that lava would work its way up the volcanic vent and "ooze another lava pancake on to the dome, increasing the dome size".

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Thanks largely to the long-time tenure of coach Jim Boeheim and the massive size of the Carrier Dome, Syracuse basketball has been among the strongest revenue-generators in the sport.

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The dome, designed by Richard (now Lord) Rogers and the size of two Wembley stadiums or 13 Albert Halls, will need more than motherhood to fill it.

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