"Should a major earthquake hit California again, and it is in any of the most populated cities, the damages would be catastrophic," says Steven Steckler, president of Sentry Claims Group. (Photo: austinding/Shutterstock)

In 2021 alone, 15 earthquakes of a magnitude of 6 or higher have struck our planet, from offshore Alaska to August's devastating earthquake in Haiti. In California, builders are finding innovative methods to prevent disastrous losses from these often catastrophic events.

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