NOVA Presents
How to Survive the Big One
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We can’t predict earthquakes, but we can beat them.
Geophysicist breaks down what actually keeps people alive when the ground starts shaking. From flexible buildings to early warning systems, John walks Hakeem through what separates cities that survive major earthquakes from cities devastated by them, and why the difference often comes down to policy not physics.
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