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Only when buildings are built flexible enough to withstand the forces that are
produced by an Earthquake, will it be able to be stable during an Earthquake. Other
than that, the building will collapse in a strong Earthquake and the people who were
inside and around the building will die. Unfortunately this was the case in Haiti, the
building that were around the epicentre of the Earthquake were not strong enough to
withstand an Earthquake.
Understanding this will assist Engineers on how to prevent great loss of life during
Earthquakes, by suggesting the best way to build houses around Earthquake prone
areas. Earthquake engineers investigate the reasons why infrastructure and buildings
fail during earthquakes and then apply their knowledge to planning, designing,
constructing, and managing earthquake-resistant structures and facilities.
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"Au Sable Earthquake Points Out Need for Seismic Retrofitting Throughout
New York State." News Center. University at Baffalo-The State University
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