Which of these will still be standing?

[Daniela1982]

After a magnitude 8 earthquake? Why do they build spindly buildings like these? I don't see them having a large foundation. 😯

[sage2021]

@Daniela1982
I like right on the San Andreas fault line. I try not to think about it.
Why didn't the brochure they gave us about all the amenities my apartment has, except they left off the part that they are built on the San Andreas fault line.

When the big one hits, I will be toast!
Maybe y'all could try to find me if it happens.
Any volunteers for old Sage2021🤗

[Daniela1982]

I live in California 13 miles from the beach so if the Big One hits I could be in trouble.

[sage2021]

**CORRECTION**
I LIVE ON THE THE SAN ANDRES FAULT LINE
NOT, I REPEAT NOT, I "LIKE" ON THE SAN ANDRES FAULT LINE
STUPID SMART PHONE 📱 📞

[Daniela1982]

You were right the first time as San Andreas is correct..

[NathanDavis]

probably... most of these would fall, or fail

those that were built in the 90's or after could stand a better chance, perhaps

and then it would depend on what kind of earthquake hits, how far, how deep and all that

nowadays they work with a counterweight rather than solid ass foundations, not sure though... what would happen to those if there's some serious liquefaction

[DrPepper12]

In Manhattan bedrock is only 100 ft below ground but the problem has been lot size. The lot sizes have become so small that the only way to make a return on your investment is to build further up on a small lot. Several of these buildings have already had to clear out entire floors for more counterweights.

[NathanDavis]

@DrPepper12 if they're renovating for earthquakes... that's something I'd dread, lol

[DrPepper12]

Yeah the ultra wealthy balked at these buildings and the occupancy rates are in the toilet

[Lynx122]

Modern buildings like this often have quite good protection against earthquakes like counter waights and stuff. I think they'd be more resistent than you think. Especially since these buildings are for rich people or companies so they didn't cut corners most likely.

[DryGermanGuy]

Impossible to say without seeing the specific architectural plans. Rule of thumb is, the newer a building is, the better it will be protected in an earthquake (in a country with enforced building laws, of course).

[DrPepper12]

Those needle buildings are unnecessary and you're right!

[paledreams]

Shrugs, I'd be more paranoid about large comets ☄️ or even a tidal wave like The Day After Tomorrow 2004 film or even a nuclear winter and all those other fictions of disasters movies lol 😆😆 😂 sweats 😅