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Japan stands as the ultimate earthquake-prepared nation, where Japan introduced regulations to protect buildings from earthquakes in 1981 and continues to evolve its strategies. The 2024 Noto ...

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Each year, approximately 20,000 earthquakes occur globally. Even though most of these earthquakes are weak or occur in unpopulated areas, their destructive potential is clear. While richer nations ...