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  3. Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive

The Conversation AU

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive

Many buildings in Colombia have thin concrete walls, which makes them extremely vulnerable to collapse.

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By Ryan Hoult, Senior Lecturer, Structural and Earthquake Engineering, University of Newcastle

11 August 2026|1 min read|The Conversation AU
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