38. When you talk about earthquakes you're talkin' 20% of thepopulation
in this country. 100% of Japans population.....
Earthquakes are what they are. The Pacific Ring of Fire well over a billion inhabitants. It is also one of the wealthiest 'rings' in the world.
Earthquake damage - all but the worst case 8.0+ - can be dramatically reduced w/ building codes. CA and Japan are leading the way (OK- Japan is leading the way...).
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