Seismic Retrofitting Is the Process of

question 24

Multiple Choice

Seismic retrofitting is the process of

• A) predicting future earthquakes.
• B) strengthening existing buildings and structures.
• C) mapping areas prone to earthquakes.
• D) fitting earthquake data after an event to see if it should have been predicted.

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