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Mexico City Flashcards

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September 19th 1985

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Shockwave more than 15,000 miles an hour

400 buildings fell

Waves amplified x6 when reached bedrock

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Background

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Built on drained lake bed (silt/clay)

High rise building NY standard ‘earthquake proof’ but NY granite-based rock

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