The 1989 Loma Prieta and 1995 Kobe earthquakes again demonstrated the problem that laws designed to regulate construction in seismic-hazard areas typically do not require "retrofitting" of older structures.

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The statement is true. The Loma Prieta and Kobe earthquakes highlighted the issue that laws governing construction in seismic-prone areas usually only apply to new buildings and do not require existing structures to be retrofitted for improved earthquake resistance.

The 1989 Loma Prieta and 1995 Kobe Earthquakes Again Demonstrated