Abstract

A strong earthquake like the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12th, 2008 in China could cause huge losses in human lives and properties damages in a short time. Reconstruction projects have been carried out after the earthquake. Some lesson have been discussed: under estimation of the seismic Intensity; mountain towns built on active faults; Poor anti-seismic design; quick rising of the river bed etc.

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