Are Spanish buildings prepared for a major earthquake?
Gran parte de las viviendas se levantaron antes de que hubiera criterios de construcción resistentes a los terremotos
Recent earthquakes in Venezuela, Colombia, and Grenada have highlighted the importance of seismic-resistant construction. Experts stress that earthquakes themselves do not cause most casualties, but rather buildings that are unable to withstand seismic movement. In Spain, areas such as Andalusia, Murcia, and the Valencian Community are considered seismically hazardous. The country has the means to build earthquake-resistant buildings, but many residential blocks were constructed before seismic design criteria existed.
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