I WONDER - How Can Buildings Be Protected From Earthquakes?

The video discusses innovative methods to protect buildings from earthquakes, focusing on a new technology developed by Japanese engineers. This technology uses an air cushion system that lifts buildings off their foundations when an earthquake is detected, preventing damage. Sensors in the ground detect seismic activity and activate the air cushion, ensuring the building remains stable while the ground shakes.

What is the main challenge discussed in the introduction regarding buildings?

• Saving buildings from earthquakes

• Reducing construction costs

• Improving building aesthetics

• Designing taller buildings

What innovative method have Japanese engineers developed to protect buildings?

• Constructing earthquake-proof domes

• Lifting buildings on a cushion of air

• Using flexible materials

• Building underground shelters

How does the air cushion technology work during an earthquake?

• It absorbs the shock waves

• It fills with air to lift the building

• It strengthens the building's foundation

• It releases a protective foam

What role do sensors play in the earthquake protection system?

• They predict weather changes

• They detect when an earthquake is coming

• They monitor building temperature

• They control building lighting

What happens to the building when the air cushion is activated?

• It collapses

• It rotates to a safe position

• It is pushed away from its foundations

• It remains on the ground