They have reinforced steel skeletons, which sway with a quake rather than collapsing, their foundations are often set on rubber pads, and they have liquid-filled "dampers" built into their structure ...

emerged largely unscathed from a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, showcasing its resilience. The building's unique design, featuring a giant pendulum known as the "Damper Baby," played a crucial ...

The skinniest skyscraper in the world, the Steinway Tower in New York City, has a mass damper in its frame that weighs 800 tons — about as heavy as four blue whales. People in earthquake-prone ...