Addis Ababa is only 75-100 km away from the western edge of the Main Ethiopian Rift Valley. Numerous earthquakes of varying magnitude have occurred over the years, some of which have impacted the city. While the likelihood of a substantial earthquake in the future is not known, the impact of an earthquake were it to hit Addis Ababa could be devastating. Lack of enforcement of earthquake standards for housing developments, in combination with low preparedness and capacity, make Addis Ababa highly vulnerable
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