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Thus, all communities can benefit from knowledge of earthquake-resistant building technology. Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates in the earth's lithosphere (the mantle and crust) grind together and then suddenly shift. The shift produces a massive energy release that travels from the epicenter through the ground in concentric waves.
Though earthquakes are uncontrollable, earthquake damage to people and property is predictable and preventable with earthquake engineering and earthquake-resistant building technology. While an earthquake-proof building is impossible, at least for the foreseeable future, earthquake resistance is possible with a holistic, cohesive approach.
The best earthquake-resistant construction materials have an important quality in common: high ductility. Ductility refers to the material's ability to move and change shape without breaking or losing strength. Traditionally, steel and wood are the best and most common earthquake-resistant materials. Masonry and concrete have the lowest ductility.
Another tried-and-true technology to help buildings stand up to earthquakes takes its cue from the auto industry. You're familiar with the shock absorber -- the device that controls unwanted spring motion in your car.
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