Many buildings and other structures have been strengthened or designed and built to be earthquake-resistant. Look at how building construction and regulations can help an area to prepare for an ...

A major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 3,000 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures.

because earthquake-resistant construction is expensive, communities need to balance its costs with other societal needs. For example, they can decide to put more steel in school buildings or hire ...