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Japan builds Buildings that are made to withstand earthquakes. These buildings are usually apartment buildings or Important buildings to protect citizens. (ignore the last answer)
P.S. they also build water walls to protect from flooding
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is a typical tradition these days in Japan to build flexible houses and tall buildings.
A flexible house may sway a bit and depending on the height of the house/building one can add certain movable counterweights at top.
It is proven all over the world that typical brick buildings crumble and fall down during a strong earthquake, where as a flexible building will sway but not fall down.
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∙ 13y agoSeveral years ago Japan was hit with an earthquake. Since then they have installed sensors to forewarn of a similar event.
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∙ 11y agoyou can't prevent an earthquake
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Which toy demonstrates a construction principle that can reduce damage from an earthquake?
Legos
What earthquake causes the most damage?
the earthquake that happened in japan, the earthquake caused a lot of damage then entered the sea that caused a terrifying tsunami.
What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
What happened in Japan when the earthquake hit?
the japanesse remember the kobe earthquake and prepare for others.
What's the definition of earthquake damage?
Earthquake damage is the damage to property and life from the ground vibrations during an earthquake. The Richter scale is one way to measure the scale of earthquake damage. For example, a magnitude of 5 is strong enough to damage weak buildings.
Where in Tokyo japan were there less damage from the earthquake and the tsumami?
Almost all of Tokyo Japan had little damage after the March 11th 2011 earthquake.
What physical damage did the earthquake have in japan?
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What caused more damage the tsunami or the earthquake in Japan?
well te earthquake caused the tsunami to hit so the earthquake did the most damage
What damage did the japan earthquake do the the pacific ocean?
ALOT
What damage did the japan earthquake and tsunami cause?
loads.
What is the cost for the damage of Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
The cost of Japan's earthquake may hit $35 Million dollars and it was a 9.0
Which toy demonstrates a construction principle that can reduce damage from an earthquake?
Legos
What is the damage in kwanto japan when the earthquake hit?
the magnitude was 7.9 so what do you think the damage was like?
During the earthquake most damage is seen on earth's crust why?
was there any damage to the earthquake plate situated near Japan please explain thankyou
How much damage did the japan earthquake cause?
The earth's globe turned 10cm.
What are the effects of the tsunami and earthquake in japan?
lots of damage and tons of people homeless.
Where and when did the earthquake in Japan hit?
The earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby northeastern Japan at around 2:46 PM (JST) on March 11, 2011, causing major damage and loss of life with blackouts, fires and tsunami. The major damage occurred in Sendai, Japan.
