This is how we can make buildings earthquake-proof

Mar 9, 2023

To make earthquake resistant buildings, designers can add a flexible steel skeleton, or fitt a ‘base isolation’ system to separate the building from its foundations. Image: Unsplash/Jose Antonio Gallego Vázquez

Ian Shine

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Areas close to the Ring of Fire, need more of earthquake resistant buildings, to reduce the loss of life and property in the event of an earthquake. Image: Wikimedia

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Natural disasters are one of the biggest risks facing the world in the coming years. Taking suitable measure like designing earthquake resistant buildings could reduce damage risks. Image: World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2023

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