Side effects of engineering nature..
It is often thought that we can engineer our way out of problems, man-made and natural. Sea walls are designed to protect against storm surges, tsunamis and hurricanes. Buildings are designed for life safety during an earthquake. There are endless examples of man designing to combat the forces of nature. Yet, a plethora of natural disasters have taken their toll on human populations over the centuries, regardless of engineered solutions.
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