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Earthquake defences

Language: English Series: New Builder ; (227) 2 September 1994, 8(1)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: Research from the United States reveals that, although more people would survive a severe earthquake in California or Tokyo because of specially designed structures, the costs of repairing earthquake damage could jeopardise the world economy.

Research from the United States reveals that, although more people would survive a severe earthquake in California or Tokyo because of specially designed structures, the costs of repairing earthquake damage could jeopardise the world economy.