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Watch how a 33-story tower collapsed into rubble in seconds

A newly constructed high-rise in Bangkok collapsed during a powerful earthquake, trapping hundreds of workers beneath the ...
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What happens after an earthquake – engineers answer FAQs

There will be many people who will be displaced after an earthquake. Engineering expertise is required to provide support in ...
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How can we make buildings more resilient before—and after—earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

This week's magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines came with scenes familiar to New Zealanders: collapsed buildings, shattered facades and streets strewn with rubble.
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EXPLAINER: How are buildings made earthquake-resistant?

This is the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao: a school building collapsed, a commercial establishment crumbled, and debris fell from several structures. The General ...
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San Francisco's Ferry Building could partially collapse during an extreme earthquake

Parts of the San Francisco Ferry Building could collapse in an extreme earthquake, as foundation supports fail beneath sections of the building, its south promenade and back waterfront plaza, ...

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks central Myanmar

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck central Myanmar with a depth of 10km, according to the United States ...