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Nikon Horizons is pleased to present the feature story from our Japanese-language magazine, Nikon Today. We seek to introduce timely issues from a Nikon viewpoint. A new issue of Nikon Horizons is offered online every six months.
Volume 7 of Nikon Horizons digs deep into the subject of earthquakes. We learn what causes them, as well as why some are more destructive than others. We also investigate a puzzling phenomenon: What makes certain ancient Japanese buildings impervious to the ravages of earthquakes? Finally, we see how technology is being applied in an effort to make buildings stronger and cities safer.
As this article was about to be uploaded, the world learned of the severe earthquake that struck Sichuan, China, on May 12, 2008. We, at Nikon, would like to take this opportunity to express our most sincere condolences to the people of China for the tragic destruction and loss of life resulting from the earthquake.
