Structural causes behind Miami building collapse

Structural causes behind Miami building collapse

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Science, Arts, Architecture, Engineering

11th Grade - University

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A residential building in Surfside, Florida, collapsed, leaving 150 people unaccounted for. The cause is unknown, but a 2018 report highlighted structural issues, including water damage and poor repairs. A contractor observed significant water damage before the collapse. The building had been sinking since the 1990s, but experts are cautious about linking this to the collapse. An eyewitness reported a sinkhole forming before the incident, and experts suggest a structural failure beneath the pool deck.

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How much had the building been sinking per year in the 1990s according to the Florida International University study?

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What did the woman inside the building report seeing moments before the collapse?

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