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14 May 2008

China's quake: why did so many schools collapse?

Source(s): Christian Science Monitor

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Walter Hays

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Earthquake experts say the collapsed schools may be a sign of poor construction despite adequate building codes.

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Hazards Earthquake

Themes Education and school safety Urban risk and planning

Country and region China

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