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<http://saarc-sdmc.nic.in/pdf/Earthquake4.pdf>
"*Factors contributing to vulnerability and elements of risk*
Several key factors contribute to vulnerability of human populations:
• Location of settlements in seismic areas, especially on poorly consolidated soils, on ground prone to
landslides or along fault lines.
• Building structures, such as homes, bridges, dams, which are not resistant to ground motion.
Unreinforced masonry buildings with heavy roofs are more vulnerable than lightweight wood framed
structures. Dense groupings of buildings with high occupancy.
• Lack of access to information about earthquake risks."
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