Multiple Choice
Which buildings fare the worst, close to the epicentre of large earthquakes?
A) unreinforced masonry buildings (Like the third Little Pig's brick or stone house)
B) single storey stick- woodframe houses (like the second Little Pig)
C) 3- 4 storey woodframe "walk- up" apartments
D) high rise office towers and many storey apartments
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