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How does Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper withstand earthquakes?

The deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on Wednesday and killed at least 9 people also damaged more than 100 buildings across the island, according to the National Fire Agency (NFA). About half of them were near the epicenter in Hualien County, where four structures partially collapsed. Just 80 miles away in the capital,… Read More »

Japan takes earthquake safety seriously. Here’s how the culture of preparation keeps so many people alive.

In the 2024 earthquake, a building collapsed in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan.Kyodo via REUTERS Japan is still trying to cope with the consequences of a powerful earthquake earlier this month. With its history full of natural disasters, Japan is one of the countries best prepared for emergencies. A sophisticated warning system, strict building codes, and… Read More »