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Comment by dietr1ch

1 month ago

> There is nothing comparable in Europe.

Right, Europe has little seismic activity, so the rare 4M_W earthquake takes down random 400yo buildings easily. My point was that building with bricks was not a problem, Japan and Chile build houses and skyscrapers just fine.

> I think you underestimate the frequency, strength, and geographic distribution of strong earthquakes in the US

Sir, I'm from Chile. Beyond earthquakes in Alaska the US is no match, and that land it's not even close to the US. I promise you the Danish construction code has not been heavily influenced by Greenland.