Question

Explain how the damaging effects of earthquakes can be reduced

Answer 1

Below are some of the ways:

Earthquake Resistant Buildings - These are built with deep foundations with rubber shock absorbers and concrete reinforced with steel. ...

Emergency Plans - These are drawn up, and supplies such as bottled water, medicines, tinned food etc are stockpiled by individuals or the local area.

Answer 2

damaging effect of earthquake be reduced by:

•avoid human settlement

•follow earthquake resistant ideas for construction of buildings

•use building materials of high quality

•avoid high rise building

•restrict the groundwater mining

•restrict of urban growth in hilly areas

•avoid construction of large dams and reservoirs

•stop deforestation and heavy quarrquarrying activities