Japan's Quake Resistant Illusion Shattered in Kumamoto Mall Disaster The devastation at a shopping mall in southern Japan has left many wondering if the country's earthquake resistant measures are more myth than reality.
The disaster, which claimed three lives and injured others, serves as a stark reminder that even with advanced technology and reinforced structures, human error and unforeseen circumstances can still wreak havoc.
In the aftermath of Tuesday's 7. 1 magnitude quake, workers at the mall described being thrown to the ground or enveloped in dust by the powerful tremor.