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What happens when you rapidly erect 15 skyscrapers, but then can’t finish the construction after seven years? It all gets demolished in one cataclysmic explosion.
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Despite the preparations, one building was a bit too stubborn and managed to survive the demolitions, and can be seen on a severe tilt at the end of the video
This is not the first time simultaneous demolitions have occurred in China. In 2017, 36 buildings were dropped in a mere 20 seconds in Zhengzhou in the hopes that the area could be renovated into a more appealing hub. With so many high-rise buildings painting the skylines of many Chinese cities, space is paramount, and so demolition for renovation happens regularly; while many others have outlived their expected lifespan, resulting in their removal for new homes and facilities.
