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While there have been critics of both reports (and the investigations behind them weren�t flawless) � their explanation for the buildings� collapse is widely accepted. They conclude it was not caused by direct impact by the aircraft, or the use of explosi

Building & engineering experts explain how the twin towers collapsed

The collapse of the World Trade Center has been subject to intense public scrutiny over the 20 years since the centre’s twin towers were struck by aircraft hijacked by terrorists. Both collapsed within two hours of impact, prompting several investigations and spawning a variety of conspiracy theories.

Architecture & Design Team

10 Sep 2021 • 6m read • View Author

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