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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