Colombian City of Armenia Builds Back Stronger After Earthquake

The Colombian city of Armenia, devastated by a deadly earthquake in 1999, successfully rebuilt stronger, demonstrating preparedness when disaster struck again, resulting in no fatalities.

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How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died

A deadly tremblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

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Colombian City of Armenia Builds Back Stronger After Earthquake

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