The huge 660 metric ton Tuned Mass Damper within the Taipei 101 skyscraper really works. It moved effortlessly as a 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on September 18, 2022.

Taipei 101’s resilience against earthquakes can be attributed to several factors ... Since then, Taiwan has enacted stricter building codes emphasising quake-resistant construction techniques.

The resilience of Taipei 101, Taiwan's tallest building, against a recent earthquake highlights the effectiveness of its innovative tuned mass damper (TMD). This colossal steel sphere, weighing ...

The deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on Wednesday and left at least 9 people dead, also damaged 770 buildings, according to the latest estimates from the island’s National Fire ...

Taipei 101, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, ... How a Giant Ball Protects Taipei 101 From Earthquakes and Winds. Posted: June 2, 2025 | Last updated: June 2, 2025.

Proof of its confidence in its anti-seismic technology and expertise, Taiwan even had the audacity in 2004 to build the world's then-tallest tower, the famous 508-meter Taipei 101.

When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, people inside the island’s tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, were protected by a large yellow pendulum at the building’s center that ...

The upper stories of Taipei 101—a 101-story skyscraper in Taiwan, the tallest of the region—feature a massive 660-ton sphere that counteracts earthquake tremors to keep the building stable.

The deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on Wednesday and left at least 9 people dead, also damaged 770 buildings, according to the latest estimates from the island’s National Fire ...