Recently, the world was shaken with the news of a 7.7 Richter scale earthquake. Soon after, the social media was flooded with videos showcasing the views of the earthquake that shook the Thai capital. One among these was a video that caused a rooftop pool to overflow, cascading water down the side of a skyscraper. The video shows the reality of a natural calamity.

But today we are going to tell you about the Sky Pool of London. The footage of the London pool is going viral as it draws comparison between the Sky Pool and the Bangkok pool.

Let’s find out more about this unique pool in London:

Bangkok earthquake sparks comparisons with London's iconic pool

The viral video from Bangkok, where the recent earthquake caused water to overflow from a rooftop pool, sparked discussion online. As water dropped down the building, viewers quickly began drawing comparisons between the scene in Bangkok and London’s Sky Pool. Soon social media platforms started flooding with footage, reigniting viral interest in the Sky Pool.

A floating oasis

The Sky Pool in London looks super impressive with its unique design! The pool was inaugurated in 2021 and is suspended 115 feet above the ground between two buildings in the Nine Elms region of southwest London.

Pool dimensions

The pool is grand and is 82 feet in length. It holds 50 tonnes of water and offers swimmers a unique sensation of floating in the air. The pool’s walls are transparent and offer spectacular views of the city skyline, including iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. ! Simply marvelous!

Swimming above London’s landmarks

If you are swimming here, it means you are swimming above London’s some of the most iconic landmarks. One of the prime features of the Sky Pool is its location and elevated position, wherein swimmers are treated to stunning views while enjoying the feeling of being suspended above the bustling streets of London.

There is no doubt that London’s Sky Pool is a true feat of engineering. Though the Sky Pool has been open for several years, the recent events in Bangkok have brought it back into the public eye. The viral nature of the comparisons between the two pools has sparked renewed conversations, with many marveling at the architectural and engineering ingenuity behind the Sky Pool.