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According to our experience with earthquakes in Chile, and in my opinion mortar is not enough. Steel reinforcement for brick and mortar construction provides mechanical resistance against earthquakes.

Wood construction has proved being strong, light and flexible enough for earthquakes. After our big 8.8 wooden emergency housing worked fine.