Having grown up in Okla. City, I am surprised and proud that they're contemplating this structure. If it comes to be, it's a sign of a can-do attitude that this

Having grown up in Okla. City, I am surprised and proud that they're contemplating this structure. If it comes to be, it's a sign of a can-do attitude that this region has always boasted. However, in recent years, earthquakes have become increasingly common in Oklahoma, probably because of oil and gas fracking projects in the eastern part of the state. Just the other day there were six earthquakes, including a 4.1 magnitude (one report stated 4.4 magnitude) quake in Oklahoma City. I assume modern skyscraper design can handle such events, for example designed to sway several feet in each direction, massive springs or other vibration suppressing mechanisms in the base as per Tokyo buildings, but it's still a bit worrisome. Tornadoes are also frequent phenomena; every spring, TV shows would be interrupted for tornado alerts or warnings on almost a weekly basis. You get used to it. But when it comes to a high rise building, the damage to windows could be massive.[1] Anyway, good luck to them and I hope the construction goes forward (and finds enough tenants to be worth it). 1. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2023/12/18/proposed-okc-skyscraper-what-we-know-about-apartment-plans-financing/71958934007/ https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2023/12/18/proposed-okc...