Sentences with phrase «damaged older structures»

(Once the quake had occurred, statistical forecasting based on the size of the main shock did anticipate the possibility of its largest aftershock: a magnitude - 6.3 quake in February that heavily damaged older structures in Christchurch.)

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In Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria tore down many trees and damaged the many old structures in the area on Sept. 20, 20Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria tore down many trees and damaged the many old structures in the area on Sept. 20, 20old structures in the area on Sept. 20, 2017.

By yesterday, the blaze had affected some 46,600 acres of land, damaging 100 structures and resulting in at least one fatality, a 62 - year old woman named Linda Steadman.

As your cat is 14 years old, she may have acquired an age - related eye problem such as eyelid issues, damage to the tear duct system, or glaucoma due to abnormalities associated with the structures inside the eye — these include cataracts, loose lens, inflammation of the soft tissues inside the eye, tumours, or bleeding inside the eye.

Good point, Michelle, wrt to asthma and one of the First Daughters: The family does live in public housing in 200 + year old building, in a humid climate, and in a structure known to have suffered fire damage.

The current iron structure replaced the old lighthouse which was badly damaged in an October hurricane in 1873.

Older homes in particular can be severely damaged by even low - magnitude quakes, as their structures are less sound over time.