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Studying of Earthquakes

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The Eighth grade science class at GHS is currently studying earthquakes; causes and effects. Pictured here are students building a model to show how buildings can be engineered to withstand earthquakes and sustain less damage. They are utilizing cross-brace reinforced walls to increase torsional flexibility and base isolators with large springs to allow buildings to withstand shaking by permitting some movement.

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