Seismic isolation is an important and effective method for rehabilitating buildings and roads to resist earthquakes. There are different types of seismic dampers according to their design and specifications. Seismic dampers do not prevent or stop earthquakes but soften their intensity by absorbing and dispersing earthquake energy to reduce distortions and deviations in buildings. Seismic dampers can be divided into three types: compression dampers that rely on compressible materials inside cylinders; friction dampers that operate between connecting elements; and flexible dampers that rely on compliant linking elements. The paper provides illustrations to further explain how these damper types absorb and disperse energy.