 | Earthquake Test WOOD CONSTRUCTION PERFORMS WELL IN LARGEST-EVER EARTHQUAKE SIMULATION; Full-scale Seven-Story Building Demonstrates Safety, Stability In the... WOOD CONSTRUCTION PERFORMS WELL IN LARGEST-EVER EARTHQUAKE SIMULATION; Full-scale Seven-Story Building Demonstrates Safety, Stability In the worlds largest-ever earthquake simulation held this week in Japan, a full-scale, six-story condominium building made from wood atop a single-story of steel got good marks from researchers for stability and safety after being shaken for 40 seconds in a simulated 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The results demonstrated that wood-frame buildings can be built to ... Views: 1,138 |
 | Megacities - Mexico City 1/5 Megacities - Mexico City Part 1 To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotsp... Megacities - Mexico City Part 1 To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotspots. On the other: one of the world's most active volcanoes. And beneath their feet - a shaky foundation of landfill. From subways to freeways, this episode examines how Mexico City is harnessing cutting-edge technology to build in safety. Views: 27,980 |
 | Deadly Earthquake Hits Greece plusdeadly Earthquake Hits greecedeadly Earthquake Hits greecethe Associated pressa strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 st... plusdeadly Earthquake Hits greecedeadly Earthquake Hits greecethe Associated pressa strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck southwestern Greece on Sunday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 100 and flattening dozens of homes It was the country's first fatal earthquake since 1999. (June 8)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] At least 2 people are dead and more than 100 injured after an earthquake rocked Greece.Dozens of homes were also destroyed in Sunday's tremor.The quake ... Views: 24,801 |
 | Ian Craig, Chief Executive Sakhalin Energy Sakhalin Energy Chief Executive Ian Craig explains how Sakhalin II produces oil and liquefied natural gas in an earthquake-prone, harsh, sub... Sakhalin Energy Chief Executive Ian Craig explains how Sakhalin II produces oil and liquefied natural gas in an earthquake-prone, harsh, sub-Arctic climate. Views: 2,611 |
 | Reid Meets Nevadans Showcasing Educational Technology Nevada Senator Harry Reid met with Nevada exhibitors showcasing education technology at the Capitol. The Nevadans presented an earthquake si... Nevada Senator Harry Reid met with Nevada exhibitors showcasing education technology at the Capitol. The Nevadans presented an earthquake simulation shake table that demonstrated how different magnitudes of earthquakes and various building materials are impacted by tremors. People dont realize that one of the most earthquake-prone places in the world is the state of Nevada, said Reid. And as a result of that I became interested in what the University of NV-Reno was doing regarding research ... Views: 427 |
 | Simpson Strong Tie & LP SolidStart Earthquake Test This July, The Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) tested a 23-unit, one-million-pound wood-frame condominium tower to help... This July, The Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) tested a 23-unit, one-million-pound wood-frame condominium tower to help find new construction methods for wood framed buildings in earthquake-prone, urban areas. The seven-story condominium, which utilized LP® solidstart® I-Joists and LP® solidstart® Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) as the main structural components of the tower floors, underwent 60 total shakes from 6.7 to 7.5 magnitude. Preliminary results suggest that ... Views: 445 |
 | Megacities - Mexico City 5/5 Megacities - Mexico City Part 5 To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotsp... Megacities - Mexico City Part 5 To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotspots. On the other: one of the world's most active volcanoes. And beneath their feet - a shaky foundation of landfill. From subways to freeways, this episode examines how Mexico City is harnessing cutting-edge technology to build in safety. Views: 5,120 |
 | Paparazzi (Lady Gaga cover) I dance like the lovechild of Lady Gaga and Vince Noir who was raised in an earthquake prone district, but I promised a video so here's a co... I dance like the lovechild of Lady Gaga and Vince Noir who was raised in an earthquake prone district, but I promised a video so here's a cover of "Paparazzi." It's meant to be silly. Many thanks to Kate for helping me film it and for constantly blinding me with flash in the video. Views: 299 |
 | Tokyo Midtown Tokyo's latest shopping, working, living, dining, and entertainment complex includes this earthquake-prone city's tallest building. Tokyo's latest shopping, working, living, dining, and entertainment complex includes this earthquake-prone city's tallest building. Views: 9,496 |
 | Prepare today for tomorrow's disaster Disaster Preparedness in a earthquake prone disaster area, the Bay Area campaign. An earthquake can be... 400000 homeless... 63000 injured..... Disaster Preparedness in a earthquake prone disaster area, the Bay Area campaign. An earthquake can be... 400000 homeless... 63000 injured... 3400 dead.... all in 15 seconds... But 83% of the population is unprepared... What do we have to do to get your attention? Disaster can strike quickly, anytime day or night—and often without warning. It can separate you from your loved ones, force you to evacuate, or confine you to your home. With a disaster plan, supplies, and safety training, you ... Views: 1,706 |
 | Greenpeace -- Louise Sales & Paul Hanly Interview (Part 1) In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishi... In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat known as the 'Phyllis Cormack'. They believed a few individuals could make a difference. Their mission was to "bear witness" to America's underground nuclear testing on a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska called Amchitka. Besides being in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, Amchitka was also the last refuge for 3000 ... Views: 450 |
 | Indonesia 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake kills 75 30/09/09: A powerful earthquake hits Indonesia that left 75 dead. It strucked off in he city of Padang, Sumatra Island. The death toll was l... 30/09/09: A powerful earthquake hits Indonesia that left 75 dead. It strucked off in he city of Padang, Sumatra Island. The death toll was likely to rise further as many buildings, including hotels, schools and shops had collapsed, Vice President Jusuf Kalla told a news conference in Jakarta. TV footage showed devastation, with piles of rubble and smashed houses after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake, which caused widespread panic across the city of 900000 people. Rustam Pakaya, the head of the ... Views: 50,505 |
 | Greenpeace -- Louise Sales & Paul Hanly Interview (Part 4) In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishi... In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat known as the 'Phyllis Cormack'. They believed a few individuals could make a difference. Their mission was to "bear witness" to America's underground nuclear testing on a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska called Amchitka. Besides being in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, Amchitka was also the last refuge for 3000 ... Views: 129 |
 | Metal Shear Wall Earthquake Test, 11/22/06 Engineers at UC Berkeley's Structural Engineering Research Lab have developed a metal shear wall that proved strong enough for use in Califo... Engineers at UC Berkeley's Structural Engineering Research Lab have developed a metal shear wall that proved strong enough for use in California and other earthquake-prone regions throughout the world. In this video of a seismic test, researchers subject a new metal shear wall system to 25000 pounds of force and cyclic displacement, simulating the type of major earthquake expected to occur in the Bay Area. (00:33 min) www.berkeley.edu Views: 1,225 |
 | Greenpeace -- Louise Sales & Paul Hanly Interview (Part 2) In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishi... In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat known as the 'Phyllis Cormack'. They believed a few individuals could make a difference. Their mission was to "bear witness" to America's underground nuclear testing on a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska called Amchitka. Besides being in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, Amchitka was also the last refuge for 3000 ... Views: 193 |
 | Greenpeace -- Louise Sales & Paul Hanly (Part 6) In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishi... In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat known as the 'Phyllis Cormack'. They believed a few individuals could make a difference. Their mission was to "bear witness" to America's underground nuclear testing on a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska called Amchitka. Besides being in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, Amchitka was also the last refuge for 3000 ... Views: 122 |
 | Greenpeace -- Louise Sales & Paul Hanly Interview (Part 5) In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishi... In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat known as the 'Phyllis Cormack'. They believed a few individuals could make a difference. Their mission was to "bear witness" to America's underground nuclear testing on a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska called Amchitka. Besides being in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, Amchitka was also the last refuge for 3000 ... Views: 107 |
 | Megacities - Mexico City Megacities - Mexico City To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotspots. On... Megacities - Mexico City To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotspots. On the other: one of the world's most active volcanoes. And beneath their feet - a shaky foundation of landfill. From subways to freeways, examine how Mexico City is harnessing cutting-edge technology to build in safety. Views: 40 |
 | Telect Heavy Duty Battery Rack - Zone 4 Seismic Certified Telect's Heavy Duty Battery Rack is a durable, versatile solution for backup power in all types of network applications. Watch this video to... Telect's Heavy Duty Battery Rack is a durable, versatile solution for backup power in all types of network applications. Watch this video to see the results of independent testing to Zone 4 Seismic standards, the most stringent requirements for communications product usage in earthquake-prone areas. Views: 569 |
 | City Hall di San Fransisco San Francisco's City Hall is a building designed for an earthquake prone region San Francisco's City Hall is a building designed for an earthquake prone region Views: 11 |
 | Greenpeace -- Louise Sales & Paul Hanly Interview (Part 3) In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishi... In 1971, motivated by their vision of a GREEN and PEACEFUL world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat known as the 'Phyllis Cormack'. They believed a few individuals could make a difference. Their mission was to "bear witness" to America's underground nuclear testing on a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska called Amchitka. Besides being in one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions, Amchitka was also the last refuge for 3000 ... Views: 118 |
 | Shwedagon Paya The dome rises 322ft above its base. According to legend this stuba is 2500 years old, but archaeologists suggest that the original stuba wa... The dome rises 322ft above its base. According to legend this stuba is 2500 years old, but archaeologists suggest that the original stuba was built by the Mon people sometime between the 6th and 10th centuries. In common with many other ancient zedi in earthquake-prone Myanmar, it has been rebuilt many time and its current form dates back til 1769 Views: 35 |
 | Megacities - Mexico City 2/5 Megacities - Mexico City Part 2 To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotsp... Megacities - Mexico City Part 2 To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotspots. On the other: one of the world's most active volcanoes. And beneath their feet - a shaky foundation of landfill. From subways to freeways, this episode examines how Mexico City is harnessing cutting-edge technology to build in safety. Views: 10,217 |
 | potato and nuclear scientists-from l/aquilla to indonejia Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia Saturday, October 24, 2009 --flying dragon -2 recorded: ====as i recorded about quakes warning 3 ... Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia Saturday, October 24, 2009 --flying dragon -2 recorded: ====as i recorded about quakes warning 3 days beforehand,then-yesterd,on 23rd-full seria"kremlin,scientology,iran wnat to take "patent" for my reading of quakes(not undertsandable by what way)-gov.scientology "attachment terroize me all the morning of 24th,for i will nto get nor this inrom nor baout emergency plane landing in russian Vnukovo.now afetr raining training-they streigned last ... Views: 64 |
 | Iran launches its first homemade satellite - Omid(Hope) The satellite called Omid (Hope) was launched early on Tuesday after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gave the order to proceed. Omid w... The satellite called Omid (Hope) was launched early on Tuesday after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gave the order to proceed. Omid was sent into space by the Iranian-produced satellite carrier Safir 2 (Ambassador-2) rocket, which is an upgraded model of carrier Safir 1. Equipped with two frequency bands and eight antennae, Omid will transmit information to and from earth while orbiting the planet 15 times per day. The lightweight telecommunications satellite is equipped with remote ... Views: 1,251 |
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