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What are the main reasons for mortality with earthquakes?

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Earthquake can be defined as the shaking of earth caused by waves moving on
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-Location of settlements in seismic areas and size of the population
-Inadequate building practices and regulations
-The dense concentration of building with high occupancy.
-The absence of warning systems and lack of public awareness on earthquake risks.
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