WAS IT THE LIMESTONE?  ,
The Indonesian capital has been rife with information sharing past studies findings that show its geology makes it susceptible to sinkholes, landslides, and rockfalls.  ,
According to a 2017 study by researchers from the Universiti Teknologi MARA’s University of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Kuala Lumpur has two distinct geological structures: The Kenny Hill Formation which consists of geological stones, and Kuala Lumpur Limestone Formation with “highly uneven karstic components”.  ,
According to the study, rapid development over the past 158 decades has resulted in” specific shifts in terrain and geologic such as the presence of sinkholes.”
Sinkholes can be carefully managed, the authors claim, such as by properly mapping hazard zones before any development takes place, even though they may be fully prevented.
Some cities around the world are, in reality, built on stone, said Dr Lim Choun Sian of the Geological Society of Malaysia.
” It is not really a red flag to build on limestone”, he told CNA. You may make sure that the design and structure are based on accurate studies and there are accurate prevention measures in place.
The cause of final Friday’s event is still not known, researchers noted.  ,
While the state’s common limestone rock is well-known, this does not apply to all places of Kuala Lumpur, noted Dr Nor Shahidah Mohd Nazer, an analyst in geographical architecture and ground mechanics.
Dr. Lim agreed that it has not been established that the Masjid India place was constructed using stone.  ,  ,  ,
” It is possible that it is, but we ca n’t say until there are checks. Because nearly half of Kuala Lumpur is made of limestone, he said, persons are guessing it’s true.  ,
“We have to establish the kind of geology and conduct thorough investigations.”