Strategies for reducing earthquake-related damage include all of the following except

A. establishing a tsunami early warning system.
B. improving underground drainage in areas with wet soil.
C. building strong structures across fault zones to stop fault movement.
D. avoiding building on steep slopes near fault zones.


Answer: C

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