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  • Can tire houses stand up to earthquakes?

    I've heard that tire houses (i.e., Earthships, tire bale houses, etc) are earthquake-resistant due to the natural flexibility inherent in the tires themselves, but I'm still a bit nervous about the possibility. Have there been any studies performed on the stability of such structures? I'll also gladly take any personal experiences you may have had.

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