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On the west coast of America, I would much rather be living in a wood frame house when an earthquake hits. Depending on construction, the house may not survive,
by sudobash1 3y ago
On the west coast of America, I would much rather be living in a wood frame house when an earthquake hits. Depending on construction, the house may not survive, but I probably will. Cement, stone, or brick all seem much riskier to me in an earthquake zone.
- kwhitefoot 3y agoProperly built concrete will protect you much better. But that is assuming that it is built in accordance with the regulations regarding earthquake resistance.