What made the Venezuela earthquake sequence so unusual? Why do some buildings survive while others collapse? And what can communities do to better prepare for future earthquakes? In this FIU Expert Q&A, Atorod Azizinamini, professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Florida International University, explains the engineering behind the Venezuela earthquake and the lessons it offers for communities around the world. Dr. Azizinamini discusses: Why the Venezuela earthquake sequence was so rare Why do some buildings collapse during earthquakes The importance of resilient infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and hospitals How earthquake-resistant buildings are designed Why aftershocks remain dangerous What engineers hope to learn from Venezuela How communities can prepare for future earthquakes As one of FIU's leading experts in structural and earthquake engineering, Dr. Azizinamini provides insight into how engineering, preparedness, and resilient infrastruc...