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Taiwan's tallest skyscraper uses a massive pendulum to protect itself from earthquakes
Taiwan's tallest skyscraper's is standing strong after ... killing nine people and injuring at least 946 others on Wednesday. The Taipei 101 building, once recognized as the tallest skyscraper ...
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How a steel ball protected Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper in an earthquake
When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, people inside the island’s tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, were protected by a large yellow pendulum at the building’s center that ...
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Central Taiwan plans protection for tallest camphor tree in the world
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A 700-year-old camphor tree in Nantou’s Xinyi Township stands a towering 46.4 meters and has been registered as the tallest camphor tree in the world with arborists formulating ...
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'660-Tonne Pendulum Protection': How the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan survived country's biggest earthquake in 25 years
Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, emerged largely unscathed from a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, showcasing its resilience. The building's unique design, featuring a giant pendulum known ...