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The human tragedy continues

Hi Marcia,

Let's hope the new infrastructure can (after this crisis is over) help transform the old Afghanistan into a more modern one over time. This sort of devastation only occurs when you have such sub-western standard housing, which crumbles at the slightest earth movement.

I've ridden out 6.0 earth quakes in California where the only casualties were displaced food from shelves and an occasional senior who has a fear induced heart attack.

The difference is applying fairly simple building codes.

Thanks for posting the link Marcia,

SDAI-Tech1

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