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Japanese mall rebuilt for earthquakes collapses again, killing four

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A Japanese mall in Kumamoto, rebuilt to be earthquake-resistant after a previous seismic event, has collapsed again following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The Aeon Mall Kumamoto, which had undergone significant structural reinforcements and fixture relocations, reopened just before the recent quake. Tragically, four bodies were recovered from the debris of the mall, which had been a major social hub and the largest commercial facility in the prefecture. AI

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Japanese mall rebuilt for earthquakes collapses again, killing four

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Japanese mall is rebuilt to withstand earthquakes. Then it collapses again

    Japan’s Aeon Mall Kumamoto was rebuilt to withstand earthquakes after it was damaged in strong quakes in April 2016. Its June reopening was meant to be a fresh start, the gleaming building a symbol of rebirth for the mall and residents of Kashima town. Then Tuesday’s magnitude 7.…

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