Contrasting construction, El Popoyo, Nicaragua
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This slide shows a typical sight at El Popoyo. Two very different structures remain intact. The one on the right is a rigid, sturdy structure. The structure on the left is a very weak structure but is elevated high off the ground. Image Credit: Harry Yeh. University of Washington September 2, 1992 Masachapa Nicaragua earthquake At least 116 people killed, more than 68 missing and over 13,500 left homeless in Nicaragua. At least 1,300 houses and 185 fishing boats were destroyed along the west coast of Nicaragua. Event Data:
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