Collapsing of old and unsafe buildings is a regular practice in the more technologically advanced countries. Generally, it is a strictly controlled, studied and regulated process. But, after the examinations and the correct placement of the explosives, the building falls on the planned spot. So, the possibilities of damaging something around it are excluded. Such example you can see here, more precisely, the collapse of a building in Shanghai, China.

Collapsing of an Old Building in China

On the pictures below, you can see the illustration and some details for the preparations and the results of the operation. Also, click the link at the end of the post for more details.