I never realized that earthquake preparation could be so difficult, maybe because I never knew you had to replace a bicycle helmet after crashing! If earthquake-proof buildings are not meant to be reused after withstanding an earthquake, is the same true for other natural disasters? For example, are bridges and buildings close to the ocean meant to withstand multiple hurricanes? I had assumed that they would need repair over long periods of time, but I never realized the impact that a singular large natural disaster could have on a building, even if it visibly remained stable.
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