Expert explains why Venezuela's double earthquake caused widespread building collapses
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Raffaele De Risi
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An expert Q&A with Raffaele De Risi, associate professor in civil engineering at the University of Bristol, analyzing why so many buildings collapsed during Venezuela's devastating double earthquake that killed over 500 people. The discussion focuses on how Venezuela's seismic activity, combined with building design flaws, outdated construction codes, and much of the housing stock predating modern seismic standards, contributed to the widespread destruction.
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· 3 pulledVenezuela is a seismically active country. Hazard levels can easily be checked on seismic hazard maps.
Much of the world's housing stock predates current building codes.
The combination of strong seismic shaking and vulnerable building stock created a perfect storm for disaster.
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