Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype
Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype is a civil and environmental engineer at Imperial College London. His research focuses on the effects of soil conditions on building stability during earthquakes, and he has provided insights into the structural vulnerabilities of buildings in Bangkok that were exacerbated by seismic activity in neighboring Myanmar.
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Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype, from ICL’s civil and environmental engineering department, said the nature of the ground in Bangkok contributed to the impact on the city.
Why Myanmar quake was so deadly
Taiwan· 2025-04-01
Professor Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype from Imperial College London noted that many buildings in Bangkok were built before earthquake-resistant standards were implemented.
'How was this approved?': Thai officials blame 'substandard material' for collapse of Chinese-built skyscraper during Myanmar quake
India· 2025-03-31
Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, a professor of seismic engineering at Imperial College London, discussed the construction regulations in Bangkok.
Por qué el terremoto en Myanmar se sintió desde tan lejos y otras 3 preguntas sobre la tragedia
Venezuela· 2025-03-31
Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, a senior lecturer on earthquake engineering, analyzed the construction techniques used in the collapsed building.
Nỗi lo với các tòa nhà cao tầng ở Bangkok sau động đất
Vietnam· 2025-03-31
Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, a professor of seismic engineering at Imperial College London, noted that Bangkok lacked comprehensive safety regulations for earthquake-resistant buildings before 2009.
Por qué el terremoto en Myanmar se sintió tan lejos y otras 3 preguntas sobre la tragedia
Uruguay· 2025-03-30Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype from Imperial College London explained how the type of ground in Bangkok contributed to the city's impact from the earthquake.
Científicos explican por qué fue tan devastador el terremoto de Birmania - Ciencia
Paraguay· 2025-03-30Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype, from ICL’s civil and environmental engineering department, said the nature of the ground in Bangkok contributed to the impact on the city.
Scientists explain why Myanmar quake was so deadly - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-30Dr Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, a senior lecturer in earthquake engineering at Imperial College London, discussed the vulnerabilities of older buildings in Bangkok.
What caused it and why did it make a building in Bangkok collapse?
United Kingdom· 2025-03-29
Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype, from ICL’s civil and environmental engineering department, said the nature of the ground in Bangkok contributed to the impact on the city.
Experts link Myanmar's building boom to earthquake
Nigeria· 2025-03-29