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Quixote1818

(28,930 posts) Mon Jul 5, 2021, 12:22 AM Jul 2021

SURFSIDE COLLAPSE - sequence simulation

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SURFSIDE COLLAPSE - sequence simulation (Original Post) Quixote1818 Jul 2021 OP

OMG.. informative but painful Deuxcents Jul 2021 #1

I saw this one last night and it seems very likely BigmanPigman Jul 2021 #2

Wow, this was very interesting and sad also. secondwind Jul 2021 #3

Very plausible /nt localroger Jul 2021 #4

Betcha it can be traced to lack of regulation; or avoidance of regulations in the construction. magicguido Jul 2021 #5

Deuxcents

(16,197 posts)

1. OMG.. informative but painful

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Mon Jul 5, 2021, 12:44 AM

Jul 2021

I just cannot imagine such horror

BigmanPigman

(51,590 posts)

2. I saw this one last night and it seems very likely

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Mon Jul 5, 2021, 04:21 AM

Jul 2021

that this was the sequence. I read that the builders didn't grade/slope the cement area around the pool. I can't imagine getting away with that, if it is true. There must be several factors involved. At least there are many residents who were still awake and are good witnesses.