That's old masonry that fell, and the high rise behind it is still standing and wearing its skin.
Brick walls fail because mortar has no tensile strength.
Cautious, it's still early yet, but I view your picture as very good news.
SD still standing, high rise appears unscathed, keep the good news coming.
That's old masonry that fell, and the high rise behind it is still standing and wearing its skin.
Brick walls fail because mortar has no tensile strength.
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especially when they are weathered and over 50 to 100 year old brick buildings. Many of these historical buildings most likely haven't been tuck pointed(re-mortarted) over the years, left with gaps through the brick walls.