How Tokyo Skytree Deals with Disaster
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Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's…
Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies.
The 634-meter tower attracts approximately 4.6 million visitors annually, including many foreign tourists.
If there was a major earthquake or typhoon, would the tower be able to withstand it?
In fact, Tokyo Skytree has some surprising countermeasures intended to withstand such disasters.
Its world-first vibration control technology using a massive pillar reduces swaying in an earthquake by up to 50 percent.
And the outer lattice frame has been designed to withstand the winds of a super typhoon.
Furthermore, Tokyo Skytree is also designed to protect the surrounding community.
Today, we'll go behind the scenes of Tokyo Skytree and explore its unique technology to counter disasters.
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