These ginormous seismic dampers protect Japanese skyscrapers from earthquakes

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1. Seismic dampers are used to dissipate the energy of the seismic waves that move through a building structure. Dampers are very effective in absorbing energy. Dampers will work by usually converting the kinetic energy into heat energy which then dissipates into the hydraulic fluid.

   I found a video that explains how they work, as well as other safety features that protect skyscrapers from earthquakes: https://youtu.be/kPEee_lJxlU

2. Really looks like that guy is scolding the damper.