Japan Is Developing Technology to Lift Houses During Earthquakes Japan is developing futuristic earthquake-protection technology that can lift entire houses into the air when seismic activity is detected. By separating homes from ground motion, the system dramatically reduces structural damage. The technology uses sensors and compressed air systems to raise buildings for critical seconds during tremors—then gently lower them back once the shaking stops. Important Details: • Houses lifted seconds

Japan demonstrates how earthquakes occur through various museum exhibits and disaster prevention centers, which feature both physical models/diagrams and full-scale, intense earthquake simulators. The cause is generally the movement of tectonic plates around the Japanese archipelago. | Japan Daily