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Question
Give reasons.
Buildings collapse due to earthquakes.
Answer in Brief
Solution
Most of the buildings are not safe enough to resist the vibrations of the earthquakes. They are not made earthquake-proof. They collapse tearing apart due to shallow foundation and lack of adequate steel in the interior design.
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