Italy is designing earthquake resistant walls

Mark Ross
By Mark Ross
April 5, 2017Science & Tech
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Italian scientists may have discovered the formula to protect Italy from earthquakes. They found a method of reinforcing walls with a mesh of steel and basalt. Italian specialists were scrambling to find a solution after earthquakes last year destroyed ancient churches and priceless artifacts, and killed 200 people.

Italy is one of the most earthquake-prone locations in the world. It also includes some of the world’s finest artistic and architectural treasures.

Italian scientists may have discovered the formula to protect Italy from earthquakes. They found a method of reinforcing walls with a mesh of steel and basalt. Italian specialists were scrambling to find a solution after earthquakes last year destroyed ancient churches and priceless artifacts, and killed 200 people.

Italy is one of the most earthquake-prone locations in the world. It also includes some of the world’s finest artistic and architectural treasures.

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