What precautions can be taken to increase the safety of a structure in an earthquake prone area?

-Implement new technologies for reinforcing new construction

-Build roads, bridges, and buildings near hills and fault lines

-Erect buildings close together using minimal construction materials

-Survey the ground to learn about its composition and stability

-Avoid entering or remodeling any structure older than 15 years

All of the above.

Explanation:

To avoid an incident of a high-risk earthquake, the buildings must be shock-proof. Several steps are available:

Implement new technologies for reinforcing new construction Build roads, bridges, and buildings near hills and fault lines Erect buildings close together using minimal construction materials Survey the ground to learn about its composition and stability Avoid entering or remodeling any structure older than 15 years