However, the failure of many to withstand the powerful 1995 Hanshin earthquake that struck the Kobe area exposed the inadequacy of many construction methods and standards.
The Hanshin earthquake was easily withstood by buildings in the area.
mnli hypothesis: The Hanshin earthquake was easily withstood by buildings in the area. premise: However, the failure of many to withstand the powerful 1995 Hanshin earthquake that struck the Kobe area exposed the inadequacy of many construction methods and standards.