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Taiwan's Resilience: Surviving and Searching After Earthquake
1 year ago•Source: NDTV
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"Taiwan's Tallest Skyscraper Unscathed in 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake: Resumes Work After Shutdown"
Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, utilizes a 660-ton tuned mass damper, resembling a massive pendulum, to safeguard itself from earthquakes, such as the recent 7.4-magnitude tremor. The device, located between the 87th and 92nd floors, reduces the tower's movements by up to 40% and is crucial in withstanding seismic activity and typhoon winds. Taiwan's susceptibility to earthquakes is attributed to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," but the nation's strict enforcement of seismic building codes and emergency preparedness have significantly mitigated potential damage.
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