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In areas that are known to have earthquakes, why haven't all buildings been seismically retrofitted?

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There are many challenges and barriers that prevent or delay seismic retrofitting, such as the high cost, the unclear benefits, the low risk perception, and the insufficient regulations and incentives.
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