Seismic retrofitting is the process of
A) predicting future earthquakes.
B) strengthening existing buildings and structures.
C) mapping areas prone to earthquakes.
D) fitting earthquake data after an event to see if it should have been predicted.

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Seismic retrofitting involves strengthening existing buildings and structures to better withstand the impact of earthquakes. It does not involve predicting future earthquakes or fitting earthquake data after an event. While mapping areas prone to earthquakes is important for disaster planning, it is not the same as retrofitting buildings.

Seismic Retrofitting Is the Process of