Japanese architecture is known worldwide for its strength against earthquakes. But what does Japanese architecture have that makes it so resilient? And how prepared is it to deal with tsunamis, like the ones seen on Friday afternoon? WUFT-FM’s Chris Peralta spoke with University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design Assistant Professor, Stan Russell, about Japanese architecture’s strengths and weaknesses against earthquakes and tsunamis.
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