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#SurfsideBuildingCollapse
#MiamiBuildingCollapse
Take another look here @EngineeringWon1, three days ago I was speculating that these very regular sets of parallel lines look like a series of precast slab panels that had moved relative to each other.
Now, removing the bias I see:
looking again I and following the lines towards the camera you will see at least one column, implying one of a line of columns supporting the slab above. The dark ripped out lines are perpendicular to the line of columns visualised above. Notice how the lines end near the column:
Let's say the ripped out lines are in the longitudinal direction and the line of columns in the transverse direction. Now notice how the ripped out lines end near the transverse zone. This appears to be because reinforcing or post-tension tendons lift up to the top of the slab...
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99 people unaccounted for from the Surfside building collapse.

Going to thread together some of the people being reported as missing by loved ones.

1. Michael Altman, Unit 1101.

His family has checked the hospitals & filed a report. @CBSMiami
2. Marina Azen

Family members says Marina has been living in the building for about 20 years, hoping she is in one of the hospitals.
3. The entire Pettengill family
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