alleryWhat does seismic retrofitting do?
APredicts earthquake dates
BStrengthens existing buildings
CStops fault movement
DCools the Earth's crust
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Strengthens existing buildings
1. Earthquake engineering designs structures to limit damage.
2. Seismic retrofitting modifies existing structures.
3. This improves their resistance to earthquakes.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earthquake, Preparedness_
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