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Earthquake-Proof Building Research

Use the resources here to help you research earthquake-proof building designs and ideas.

How to Make Buildings and Structures Earthquake-Proof - Good information provided here.

Skyscrapers - Links on this site could help. This site has some "flash" labs that might be useful. Use your Puffin App if you are on an iPad.

Faultline - This site is from the Exploratorium and you might want to check out the Damage Control section.

Science Studio - "How do you build an Earthquake-proof building?" This might help.

Scientific American - "Earthquake-Proof Engineering for Skyscrapers" Read all the way through for good information.

VIATechnik - "The Science Behind Earthquake-Proof Buildings" Don't miss this site for good information.

Groovy Earthquake Proof Skyscrapers - Interesting site...good information.

"Triangular Towers Get High Marks for Earthquake Safety" - Article from the Los Angeles Times.

How Earthquake-Resistant Buildings Work - From How Stuff Works Science.

"How to Make a Building Quake-proof" - An article from The Economist with good information.
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The Most Earthquake Resistant Structures on Earth - This shows some of the most earthquake resistant structures and explains why.

Top 5 Earthquake Resistant Structures Around the World - Another good page explaining what makes these buildings earthquake resistant.



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