Semiconductor Factories Built to Withstand Earthquakes

Over the past 25 years, semiconductor fabs like TSMC's have implemented sophisticated engineering to withstand major earthquakes, moving beyond structural integrity to protect sensitive equipment and processes. Techniques including base isolation, damping, and automated cut-offs now enable rapid production resumption, though some financial losses from wafer scrap are still incurred.

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