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First they must determine what happened.
They must then determine if there is a risk of further movements.
And finally, they must decide whether people can continue to move around the area.
The initial response was to act with caution.
Some restaurants in the area were evacuated as a precaution while inspections were carried out. Initial reports indicated no other major damage, although teams continued to assess the situation.
The scene, however, was enough to generate concern.
Because a road that just minutes before seemed completely normal could end up becoming a barrier that is practically impossible to cross.
Imagine driving along a mountain road.
Everything seems calm.
The trees surround the road.
The pavement extends in front of the vehicle.
And suddenly a crack appears.
At first it might seem like a small irregularity.
But as you go further, the fracture gets bigger.
The asphalt is starting to lift up.
There are vehicles stopped.
People descend.