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It depends on the magnitude of an earthquake. For example, a 2.0 magnitude earthquake would virtually kill no one and cause little to no damage. However, a 9.0 earthquake could kill thousands and destroy whole cities.
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∙ 11y agoyes an earthquake can kill thousands of people.
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∙ 13y agoThere are many ways. For example: Breaking a gas pipe which will in turn cause an explosion.
Buildings can fall down and debris can hit you.
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∙ 15y agoYES IT CAN
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Why do volcanoes kill fewer people than earthquake?
Because Volcanoes love people
How many people can one earthquake kill?
The most deadly earthquake to date was a magnitude 8.0 quake located near the capital of Shaanxi (Shensi), China in 1956 that killed more than 830,000 people. A major earthquake in a densely populated area such as in a large city can do the most damage to human life.
Can a 4.7 earthquake kill you?
I hope not I'm scared
How did the 2011 japan earthquake affect its people?
It has basically left the Japanese without much Food, Water and could Kill them Due to The Fukushima Plant.
How many people died in the earthquake in Montana?
The 1958 earthquake in Montana killed 28 people. No one died in the 2005 earthquake.
How can an earthquake affet people?
it can kill them or injure them
How many people can a earthquake kill?
Thousands to none.
Why do volcanoes kill fewer people than earthquake?
Because Volcanoes love people
What is the common between shark and earthquake?
they can both kill people
How many people did the Delhi earthquake in 893 AD kill?
180,000 people died. This is an approximation.
Describe the damage an earthquake does?
It can damage freeways and buildings and can kill or injure people
How many people died because of the first earthquake?
The first earthquake happened long before any humans were even alive, so it wouldn't kill any people.
How many people did the earthquake in japan kill?
We are still unsure about the amount of deaths due to the earthquake it might be many and it might be a few. and due to that earthquake tsunamis are heading towards the US. Canada and Hawaii. the earthquake may have caused deaths already but the deaths might be starting.
Is there going to be a strong earthquake that can kill people in California in 2012?
There is no way of knowing. Earthquakes cannot be predicted.
Did the Haiti earthquake kill any tourists?
no it didn't kill all of them
What is the danger of living within an earthquake area?
umm an earthquake could come and kill you
How many people did the 1976 china earthquake kill?
At 3:42 a.m. on July 28, 1976, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the sleeping city of Tangshan, in northeastern China. The very large earthquake, striking an area where it was totally unexpected, obliterated the city of Tangshan and killed over 250,000 people - making it the deadliest earthquake of the twentieth century.
