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Originally Posted by Nysus
Gotcha. I'm guessing Japan has been putting countless millions into research and development for tsusami detection and 'prevention', more reduction in damage that would be caused. I'd imagine the best kind of system would be huge channels that run through the island that all excessive water can pass right through... of course would cost billions but would save lives and the economy.
Blah. I wish the world worked together and cared about everyone elses' well-being pro-actively.
Matt
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I saw this thing on Extreme Engineering about a indoor "city" that Japanese engineers had designed. It sits at the edge of the city, half on land/half over water and was shaped like an ENORMOUS pyramid. It had tubes that supported the structure and each tube contained electric "elevators" that could travel at ridiculous speeds through the building. The shape was large enough and strong enough to A. Withstand a tsunami and B. protect the land by blocking/breaking up the wave. There were countless other inovations - totally self contained community. I don't think it will ever happen, but it was an awesome idea.