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Earthquake Resistant Designs

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Mass DamperA 6 ton weight built into the top of the building. Motion sensors detect swaying and send a message to a computer system
Cross BracesLend strength by conteracting the push and pull pressures that occur at the sides of abuilding during a earthquake
Active Tendon SystemSensors detect the motion of the building during an earthquake. A computer directs the ____ to lengthen or shorten in order to push or pull the building to the right spot
Base IsolatorsAct as shock absorbers against the force of an earthquake. This arrangement of materials absorbs the energy of seismic waves that would otherwise travel up through the building
Flexible Pipes_____ with flexible joints are better able to twist and bend without breaking during an earthquake
Basaltic MagmaDry Magma, quiet eruption
Granitic MagmaWet Magma, violent eruption
DormantInactive


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