Wooden structures are often excellent choices for earthquake country. They flex in an earthquake and often return to their original configuration.
Masonry, including concrete, is extremely vulnerable to earthquakes. Well engineered concrete structures can be safe but need extensive steel reinforcement. The steel may to be under tension in order to compress the concrete. A design by a qualified engineer is essential.
Masonry, including concrete, is extremely vulnerable to earthquakes. Well engineered concrete structures can be safe but need extensive steel reinforcement. The steel may to be under tension in order to compress the concrete. A design by a qualified engineer is essential.
If you want to see what happens to adobe building in an earthquake, see this: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/100-year-old-adobe-buildin...