Seismic hazard mitigation

Seismic hazard mitigation involves assessing earthquake risks and implementing measures to reduce the impact on people, buildings, and infrastructure. This includes designing structures to withstand quakes, enforcing building codes, securing essential facilities, and planning land use to avoid high-risk areas. The goal is to minimize damage, protect lives, and ensure rapid recovery when earthquakes occur. Effective mitigation combines scientific assessment with thoughtful engineering and planning, making communities safer and more resilient to seismic events.