Seventy-seven buildings collapsed in the town of Sultandagi and the effects were felt as far away as the capital.

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"It was very far away from Warminster, the nearest town, so it was very remote and yet because of that remoteness it was very attractive to the Army, " she said.

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This is a town of 20, 000 people far away from the hustle and bustle of places like Detroit or Grand Rapids.

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