A series of concrete rings would surround a building or other structure, forming the shield. The shield would redirect the vibration around the object inside. Each ring will wobble in such a way that the wave will bend around the building.
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ScienceDaily (2009-07-20) -- New research has shown it is possible to develop an 'invisibility cloak' to protect buildings from earthquakes. The seismic waves produced by earthquakes include body waves which travel through the earth and surface waves which travel across it. The new technology controls the path of surface waves which are the most damaging and responsible for much of the destruction which follows earthquakes. ... > read full article And you thought all geeks did was play video games!
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