Prediction:
You can't predict an earthquake but there are clues like small tremors, cracks appearing in roks and strange animal behaviour (Rats abandoning nests). Also you could map and see which places are likely to be affected by earthquakes again giving them time to prepare.
Building Techniques:
Buildings can be designed to with stand earthquakes, e.g. reinforced concrete. Constructing earthquake-proof buildings redces the number of buildings destroyed by an earthquake so fewer people killed,injured or made homeless.
Planning:
Future developments - New buildings built in areas at least risk of earthquakes affecting. Firebreaks can be made to reduce the spread of fires. You can also plan evacuation routes.
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