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There have been numerous earthquakes since 1975. Five of the worst locations were Tangshan, China in 1976 where 240,000 died, Sumatra, Indonesia in 2004 where 100,000 to 225,000 died, Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 2010 where 316,000 died, Tohoku, Japan in 2011 where 15,878 died and 129,225 buildings collapsed, and Sichuan, China in 2008 where 69,127 died.
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What happens at the epicenter during an earthquake?
Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.
Where did the most famous earthquake in the world happen?
The most famous Earthquake is the Haiti Earthquake. That would partly depend on where you lived. To people in Lisbon, the most famous earthquake would be that which destroyed that Portuguese city in the early 1700s.
Where was the most recent earthquake located?
Recently, the latest earthquake was in Haiti.
Where was the biggest earthquake in 1999?
The most devastating earthquake of 1999 was in Taiwan. It is also known as the Jiji Earthquake. The earthquake reached a magnitude of 7.6.
Which one of these are the most powerful a plague or volcano or hurricane or earthquake or tornado or sandstorm?
In terms of energy output an earthquake is the most powerful.
What are the top five most terrible earthquakes since 1975?
The Haitian earthquake rates as along with the Sumatran earthquake and tsunami as the most terrible earthquake since 1975. Tangshan, Kashmir, and Sichuan round out the top five.
Why are there not many ancint building in quetta?
because in 1935 there was terridle earthquake which destroyed most of the city.it is gradually reduilt.
What is the comparative and superlative for terrific?
more terrible, most terrible
Have the people of Mexico learned since the 1985 earthquake?
Yes. Since the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, most municipal construction codes have improved. For instance, new buildings are required to have a full steel frame.
What was the biggest earthquake?
The most recent large earthquake of magnitude 9.0 or larger was a 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011 (as of March 2011), and it was the largest earthquake since records began. No, it wasn't. The largest earthquake ever recorded was the Chilean earthquake on May 20th, 1960. It measured 9.5 magnitude on the Richter's scale.
What technology developed since 1975 has most resulted in the shrinking globe?
internet communication
Is it safer to be near the epicenter of an earthquake?
You do not want to be near the epicenter of an earthquake!Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.
What is the superlative form of the adjective terrible?
Most terrible
What is the name of the most recent major earthquake in the world?
japans earthquake. it led to the tsunami. so it is the most severe,and most major earthquake.
What happens at the epicenter during an earthquake?
Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.
Did the March 11 2011 Japan earthquake break any records?
Yes. The March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan was the most powerful known earthquake ever to have hit Japan, and one of the five most powerful earthquakes in the world overall since modern record-keeping began in 1900.
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