The partial collapse of the 12-story Champlain South condominium in Surfside, Florida, on June 24 has left roughly 140 people either confirmed dead or listed as missing. The tragedy has raised concerns about how to prevent similar building failures.
Security footage showed part of the condominium falling almost entirely vertically. Seconds later, another portion of the tower collapsed at a slight angle but left a significant part of the building still standing. Some engineers and building designers have told national media that the collapse bore similarities to when a high-rise structure is demolished by an implosion.
