Acoustic Shield May Protect Cities from Earthquake Damage
French scientists are testing ways to use refraction (i.e. changing the direction of vibrations) in order to shield large cities from earthquakes. Image © wikimedia
French scientists are testing ways to use refraction (i.e. changing the direction of vibrations) in order to shield large cities from earthquakes. Image © wikimedia
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