An aerial view of collapsed buildings on February 22, 2023, following magnitude 6.4 and 5.8 earthquakes that hit the Turkish province of Hatay.

MALAYSIA’s proximity to the Pacific Ring of Fire – an area of significant volcano activities and earthquakes – makes it vital to incorporate safety features into buildings here, say experts.

Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking.

Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking.

Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking.

GEORGE TOWN: Residential and commercial buildings in Penang can withstand tremors measuring up to 4.0 on the Richter scale, according to the Penang Real Estate and Housing Developers Association ...

The metamaterial can resist propagation of the waves generated by earthquakes, thus making buildings safer. Credit: Getty Images Plus. A computer model has shown that a building frame made of two ...

My research specialty is in protecting structures from fires, earthquakes and explosions. From my work, I know that improved materials and engineering can protect homes much better than we do today.

New York City's skyscrapers might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes like the one Friday. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search Clear icon. 65 ...

Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking.