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Building Collapses Soar in Alexandria: Urgent Action Needed

3/5/2025

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In Alexandria, Egypt, the threat of building collapses has surged dramatically, skyrocketing from one incident a year to a staggering 40. Over the past two decades, more than 280 structures have crumbled, endangering 7,000 others. Researchers sound the alarm as seawater intrusion weakens foundations, calling for urgent action to safeguard this historic city and its rich cultural legacy.

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In Alexandria, Egypt, the threat of building collapses has surged dramatically, skyrocketing from one incident a year to a staggering 40. Over the past two decades, more than 280 structures have crumbled, endangering 7,000 others. Researchers sound the alarm as seawater intrusion weakens foundations, calling for urgent action to safeguard this historic city and its rich cultural legacy.