Why These Towers Collapsed in Venezuela’s Earthquakes
A 3-D reconstruction reveals why multiple apartment towers toppled in the earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June. Our reporter Julie Turkewitz examines how structural flaws — not just the strength...
By Julie Turkewitz, James Glanz, Helmuth Rosales, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, James Surdam, Joey Sendaydiego and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez · The New York Times – World
A 3-D reconstruction reveals why multiple apartment towers toppled in the earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June. Our reporter Julie Turkewitz examines how structural flaws — not just the strength of the quakes — left the towers vulnerable to collapse.