How Ancient Buildings Became Accidental Seismographs

The video explores archaeo seismology, a field that uses ancient structures to study past earthquakes. It highlights the limitations of traditional seismographs and how archaeologists identify earthquake damage in ancient buildings. The video discusses case studies, including Himalayan temples and a Roman mausoleum, to demonstrate how researchers estimate earthquake magnitude and epicenter using computer simulations and structural analysis. This approach helps understand past seismic events and predict future risks.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?