If a large earthquake with a shallow focus occurred in a region like Haiti that has loose sediments and limited bedrock, the man-made structures created with brick and mortar and concrete that is not reinforced would be a high risk for building failure.

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Loose sediments and limited bedrock can amplify the shaking of an earthquake, increasing the risk of building failure, particularly for structures that are not reinforced. Bricks, mortar, and concrete used in construction without reinforcement may not withstand the horizontal movement of the ground during an earthquake and are therefore high-risk structures.

If a Large Earthquake with a Shallow Focus Occurred in a Region