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When Earthquake Damage is Invisible

Clip: Season 48 Episode 8 | 2m 51s

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Even if a building appears to be undamaged after an earthquake, it could have used up some of its initial earthquake resisting capability.

Aired: 01/05/22 | Rating: NR

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