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Earthquakes and disaster resilience in central Costa Rica

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Following the earthquakes near San José on August 24, Costa Rica has moved toward long-term disaster mitigation strategies. While the initial tremors caused localized damage to utility poles, walls, and Route 32, the focus has shifted toward systemic resilience. In response to the seismic activity, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) has launched a strategic four-year roadmap for disaster risk and climate resilience. This initiative is designed to improve early warning systems and unify national response architectures to protect both the population and critical infrastructure. The recent events continue to fuel debates regarding structural safety and compliance with national building codes. Engineering experts emphasize that the primary risk during such events remains the collapse of buildings caused by substandard materials or deficient designs rather than the ground movement itself. Recent discussions have highlighted that while Costa Rica possesses advanced engineering standards, concerns persist regarding the quality of materials and the rigor of construction supervision. Experts warn that the danger lies in buildings that fail to adhere to national seismic codes.

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