prédios tortos

Interesting facts

With areas sinking about 2 cm per year, a Brazilian city sees buildings tilt, streets crack, and the ground give way under the weight of constructions, landfills, and groundwater extraction, while the risk spreads across dozens of municipalities.

Noel Budeguer 25/04/2026 at 18:09

Interesting facts

A Brazilian city has 319 tilted buildings, 65 of which have more noticeable structural deviations, built between the 1940s and 1970s on sandy soil and soft clay without adequate deep foundations; see what makes Santos a differentiated municipality.

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 17/04/2026 at 06:51

Interesting facts

The Brazilian city has 319 crooked buildings built on sandy soil without proper deep foundations, houses the largest beach garden in the world, with over 5 km, and is still considered the birthplace of surfing — meet Santos, in São Paulo.

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 31/03/2026 at 06:30

Entenda por que tantos prédios tortos em Santos, como o solo e o crescimento urbano influenciaram a inclinação de 319 edifícios, e como a engenharia responde.

Interesting facts

Brazilian City Has 319 Leaning Buildings, 65 of Them With More Noticeable Structural Deviation, Built Between the 1940s and 1970s on Sandy Soil and Soft Clay Without Proper Deep Foundations; See What Makes Santos a Distinct Municipality.

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 13/02/2026 at 09:19