Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from falling objects and the collapse of buildings, Bridges, and other structures.

反而，许多死亡和伤害在地震起因于下落的对象和大厦、桥梁，和其它结构的崩溃。

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Perhaps the idea of “bigger is better” and “you can't take it with you” are now becoming outdated and outmoded ideologies—especially with the near collapse of worldwide financial structures.

也许，“越大就越好”和“今朝有酒今朝醉”之类的想法已经日渐过时——尤其是在全球金融结构近乎瓦解的情况下。

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Perhaps the idea of "bigger is better" and "you can't take it with you" are now becoming outdated and outmoded ideologies-especially with the near collapse of worldwide financial structures.

也许，“越大就越好”和“今朝有酒今朝醉”之类的想法已经日渐过时——尤其是在全球金融结构近乎瓦解的情况下。

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The result is that subsequent structures collapse at increasingly lower heights and require more effort to build.

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The topography also clearly shows the relationship between the scarp of the Olympus Mons, unique on Mars, and structures produced by the collapse of the flanks of the volcano.

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Of those, as many as 2, 500 are deemed dangerous because they may collapse and damage neighboring structures or injure people, Meffert said, and 120 homes -- or what's left of them -- need to be knocked down immediately because they're either in roadways, on sidewalks or on other property.

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