Question

How can we minimize the impact of an earthquake?

Answer 1

Answer:

We cannot prevent natural earthquakes from occurring but we can significantly mitigate their effects by identifying hazards, building safer structures, and providing education on earthquake safety. By preparing for natural earthquakes we can also reduce the risk from human induced earthquakes.

Answer 2

Answer

We cannot minimize the impact of an earthquake but we can maintain some safety rules like seeking under a table and not standing near a tall building