In an earthquake, Israel's old buildings are sitting ducks - opinion
While Israel finally issued a serious earthquake standard for new construction in 1988, the older buildings which often sit on skinny columns are sitting ducks.
THIS BUILDING in Bnei Brak, like many around the country, has a ‘soft story’ at ground level with skinny columns. Such buildings are particularly vulnerable to immediate collapse in the event of even a moderate earthquake, says the writer. (photo credit: Ira Braverman)ByIRA BRAVERMAN
