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The strong winds from Typhoon Soudelor were strongly felt at Taipei 101, a representative attraction in Taiwan. The damper, which stabilizes the building against strong winds and vibrations, showed its largest swing ever on the morning of August 8.The damper’s swing reached up to plus or minus 100 centimeters, setting a historical record.
The damper at Taipei 101 helps stabilize the building against shaking and vibrations. (Image source / Taipei 101 Official Channel)
The movement of the Taipei 101 damper during Typhoon Soudelor on August 8, 2015
Surveillance footage from Taipei 101 captured the damper reaching a swing of plus or minus 100 centimeters at 6:59 AM on August 8, setting a historical record.
The damper located on the 87th floor of Taipei 101 helps the building cope with swaying caused by strong winds and earthquakes. This time, Typhoon Soudelor brought winds of at least force 12 or higher to the northern part of Taiwan. Not only did it cause many signs and roadside trees to collapse, but Taipei 101 also faced an unprecedented challenge. On August 8, the building was closed to the public.
This time, Typhoon Soudelor was extremely powerful—not only was a post office mailbox bent out of shape by a fallen sign, making it a uniquely typhoon-damaged attraction that many people rushed to photograph, but many famous sights were also damaged by the strong winds. Many tin-roofed houses had their roofs blown off. Although Typhoon Soudelor has now moved out to sea, strong winds and heavy rains still need to be guarded against. Minimize outdoor activities to ensure safety.