Japan is taking earthquake protection to the next level. The company Air Danshin has developed “levitating” homes that lift off the ground using compressed air when an earthquake hits.
Under normal conditions, the house rests on a deflated airbag. But when seismic activity is detected, the system instantly inflates, lifting the house and keeping it safe from the shaking ground.
Once it’s over, the house gently lowers back into place.
This tech proved itself during a 7.3-magnitude quake in 2021—homes with the system stayed completely intact.
Japan also uses advanced seismometers to monitor earthquakes and volcanic activity, making its disaster response even stronger.
