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reaperducer
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Until a hurricane destroys it.
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carapace
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Build all above-surface structures out of inflatables. During heavy weather deflate and retract (5-10m). Use simple solid-state generators, e.g.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaneless_ion_wind_generator
solarkraft
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Are other structures safer against hurricanes?
zucan
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An underground data center would work if hurricane safety is your top concern. In any case a location on land is probably cheaper to rebuild.
RealityVoid
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I think an eventual hurricane would not destroy the data center, only just the wind turbines.
therealdrag0
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What about earthquakes then?
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