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i forgot what theyre called but they put the building on like pistons and springs and the building just wobles
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How does big ben withstand earthquakes?
Big Ben is in London, England which doesn't have a problem with earthquakes.
Which building material does not generally withstand shaking from earthquakes?
Adobe
What terms describes a structure made to withstand earthquakes?
Disaster (natural)
What are most damaged by earthquakes?
building and towns
What do people learn from earthquakes?
How to prepared for the next earthquake. For example, construction has enhanced significantly due to earthquakes. Buildings are now built to withstand any earthquake.
What are the problems faced by people in trying to reduce earthquakes?
There is no way to reduce an earthquake, however you can reduce the damage an earhquake causes by constructing buildings to withstand earthquakes.
Why is it important for us to indentify areas which are prone to earthquakes?
Areas prone to earthquakes should be identified so that people can prepare for them. Most notably, bridges and public buildings should be built to withstand earthquakes.
Does The Pyramid shape of the building help it withstand earthquakes?
I wonder which earthquakes could the egiptians be afraid of, I never heard of earthquakes in the Middle East except for pollitical ones. the question is answered below, apparently a cube is a better shape to resist earthquakes.
What ancient culture in the South America was particularly adept at building structures able to withstand earthquakes?
Inca
How can foundations withstand earthquakes?
by keeping rubber sheets under the foundation using good quality goods
What are the strongest building materials to protect from earthquakes?
Base isolation pads can be built to absorb the vibrations to withstand earthquakes. Building materials can be reinforced to withstand an earthquake. For example, wood can be reinforced with bolts to make the wood more secure.
Why all earthquakes are not damaging?
Earthquakes vary greatly in intensity. Many are not strong enough to cause any notable damage. Additionally, in some earthquake-prone areas the buildings are built to withstand earthquakes, and so are less likely to be damaged.
