Earthquakes are the number one enemies to the architecture. They can damage, change the appearance of the buildings and even destroy them completely. They do a lot of damages to people’s lives besides to their homes. The architects are trying to make their projects in a way that will stand and resist the earthquakes and the constructors and engineering are building them with strong materials but that is not efficient in all cases.  The link bellow will explain more about the steps you should make after the earthquake so you’ll protect you and your family when the quake is over but the danger is still present.

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