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A building that can resist an earthquake will fall down or not?
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∙ 14y ago
A building that can resist earthquakes can fall down if you put more pressure on them then they were designed to withstand. For example if there was to be a major subsidence directly under half of the building it is likely that it will fall over.
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What are several earthquake hazards?
Half of a building could fall of on you and you dieYou could fall into the crack and burn you to death.
Which type of building would most likely survive an earthquake?
Any that are built in an earthquake area if you don't want them to fall. And any that would not stand on their own in an earthquake.
Why is there aftershock's after earthquakes?
Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow a larger one in the same area. They occur due to the area settling down and getting used to the new state of stress that was brought about by the mainshock.
How does Japan reduce earthquake damage?
Japan builds Buildings that are made to withstand earthquakes. These buildings are usually apartment buildings or Important buildings to protect citizens. (ignore the last answer)P.S. they also build water walls to protect from floodinghope it helped!
What design do they use in building to stand up in earthquakes?
They use more of a flexible walls and beams instead of strong flat beams, so that in an earthquake they can sway, not fall.
Why are aftershocks dangerous to buildings after earthquake?
it may colapse the support beams that the building have already had weakend by the actuall earthquake, causing them to fall down!
Is it safe inside in an earthquake?
No. Things could fall down in an earthquake. Also the building could collapse or a gas line could brake and cause an explosion if it is ignited.
How did the empire state building fall down?
The Empire building didn't fall down.
Can you see an earthquake on land from the water?
It would have to be a very strong earthquake for you to see the land moving. If the earthquake is strong, building may fall down, dust may rise, lampposts will rock, rocks may tumble, so that is what you might see.
What are several earthquake hazards?
Half of a building could fall of on you and you dieYou could fall into the crack and burn you to death.
Which type of building would most likely survive an earthquake?
Any that are built in an earthquake area if you don't want them to fall. And any that would not stand on their own in an earthquake.
Why did so few people die in the recent 1989 san fransisco quake?
California now has a good building code. It is more expensive to make a house or a building so it will not fall down in an earthquake but it is possible. Concrete is not a strong material. Adding rebar to concrete makes it much stronger. In earthquake zones much more than the average amount of rebar must be added. The roof must be attached to the building rather than just placed on top. That makes the building a solid unit. Thus, unlike Haiti, the buildings in California are built to withstand an earthquake. If the building does not fall down on a person, the person will not be killed by a falling building! If the infrastructure is not harmed, it will not be followed by a cholera epidemic.
What is the rapid mass movement of rock down a cliff?
a sudden movement in earths crust is an earthquake
What should you avoid in an earthquake?
In an earthquake, you should avoid being inside of a building. You should also avoid being around anything that could fall and hurt you.
How many houses get destroyed from an earthquake?
If it is strong enough it could rip the building to shreads. It would all fall apart and break.
What would be the result of an earthquake in the city with many flimsy building?
They would all fall down and people would die under them. Take a look online of pictures of earthquakes in villages in Italy or Greece.
What are some hyperbole sentences for fall?
My aunt so fat when she walks out in public, other people start yelling "earthquake"
