From the Conversation: 3 powerful earthquakes strike Afghanistan in one week – here’s how people around the world prepare for disasters

“The terrible devastation caused by the three 6.3 magnitude earthquakes in Afghanistan is the result of the presence of centuries-old historic buildings and the continued use of old construction methods, such as clay bricks and unreinforced masonry. These building materials are prevalent worldwide, particularly in developing countries.”

We have seen these problems in Morocco, Libya, and Turkey.