How was the USS Arizona destroyed during the attack on Pearl Harbor?

During the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona was destroyed after being struck by a 1,760-pound (800-kg) projectile at approximately 8:10 am. The impact of this bomb caused the battleship's munitions and fuel supplies to ignite, resulting in a massive explosion that reportedly lifted the ship out of the water. As the vessel sank, it was struck by additional bombs.1

While some historical accounts have suggested that the Arizona was also hit by torpedoes, no evidence has been found to support that claim. The ship ultimately settled in about 40 feet of water and continued to burn for more than two days following the initial assault.1