What Kinds of Buildings Fare Best in an Earthquake?

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In this video, learn the construction secrets that help some wooden houses, convenience stores, and skyscrapers fare better in earthquakes than other buildings. Engineering seismologist Thomas Heaton, a professor emeritus at Caltech, shows how these types of buildings respond to ground shaking.

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Build ones that are designed to be quake proof.

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