Earthquake engineering is a field of study that involves understanding the behavior of buildings, bridges, dams, and other structures during earthquakes. The goal of earthquake engineering is to design structures that can withstand the forces and shaking caused by seismic activity, in order to minimize damage and protect lives. This field also involves studying the underlying causes of earthquakes and developing strategies to mitigate their impact, such as implementing building codes and seismic retrofitting techniques. Earthquake engineering combines principles from structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and seismology to ensure the safety and resilience of structures in earthquake-prone regions.