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Before Venezuela earthquakes, engineers warned tall buildings could collapse atop soft soil
Engineers in Venezuela warned for years that tall concrete buildings constructed on soft soils are highly prone to collapse during earthquakes. The soft soils amplify seismic shaking, increasing the risk of structural failure.
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