The effects of earthquakes in California vs China
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Earthquakes happen all over the world. Where you live might determine how severe the damage might be. Recently, earthquakes of similar magnitude struck both China and the United States with vastly different results. In this video by Vox, learn about the results and why these outcomes varied.
Why do buildings in the Yunnan province of China collapse more easily during earthquakes compared to buildings in California?
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