660-Ton Pendulum Protects Taiwan's Tallest Building From Earthquakes
Taipei 101's "tuned mass damper" can sway about 5 feet from side to side and absorb up to 40% of the skyscraper's movement.
Source: businessinsider.com
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What is the Ring of Fire?
Taiwan is regularly rocked by earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Source: cnn.com
Taiwan searches for dozens trapped by strongest quake in 25 years as casualties mount
Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Rescuers in Taiwan scrambled to free dozens of trapped people after the island was struck by its strongest earthquake in 25 years Wednesday, killing at least
Source: news8000.com
'Just crazy': Kiwi woman describes horror at being 16 floors up during Taiwan quake
Three Kiwis who had been caught up in the 7.4 earthquake to hit Taiwan described side-to-side shaking and walls cracking, with one saying “it was probably
Source: newstalkzb.co.nz
Taiwan: Scores of people trapped in tunnels and under rubble - after biggest earthquake in 25 years
Nine people have died and more than 900 have been injured after the earthquake struck during Wednesday morning's rush hour.
Source: sky.com