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Would an earthquake be considered a natural hazard where there are no people?
Earthquakes usually cannot knock over trees, even if they would level buildings. In a natural area, the worst an earthquake would cause is a landslide. The exception would be an underwater earthquake that caused a tsunami, because tsunamis can cause a lot of damage, even in the wild.
What damage can hurrican do?
Most people assume the winds cause most of the damage, that is not true, the storm surge (fast rising waters) cause flood damage, which creates more damage than the wind dusually, also heavy rains cause the ground to soften and trees will topple over.
What is the scale to measure earthquakes called?
M=log _{10}A-log _{10}A{0}} or M = log-{10}A/A{0} where A is the maximum excursion of the Wood-Anderson seismograph, the empirical function A0 depends only on the epicentral distance of the station, 1.0–1.9 Micro I Microearthquakes, not felt. Recorded by seismographs.[1 Continual/several million per year 2.0–2.9 Minor I Felt slightly by some people. No damage to buildings. Over one million per year 3.0–3.9 Slight II to III Often felt by people, but very rarely causes damage. Shaking of indoor objects can be noticeable. Over 100,000 per year 4.0–4.9 Light IV to V Noticeable shaking of indoor objects and rattling noises. Felt by most people in the affected area. Slightly felt outside. Generally causes zero to minimal damage. Moderate to significant damage is very unlikely. Some objects may fall off shelves or be knocked over. 10,000 to 15,000 per year 5.0–5.9 Moderate VI to VII Can cause damage of varying severity to poorly constructed buildings. Zero to slight damage to all other buildings. Felt by everyone. 1,000 to 1,500 per year 6.0–6.9 Strong VII to IX Damage to a moderate number of well-built structures in populated areas. Earthquake-resistant structures survive with slight to moderate damage. Poorly designed structures receive moderate to severe damage. Felt in wider areas; up to hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter. Strong to violent shaking in the epicentral area. 100 to 150 per year 7.0–7.9 Major VIII or higher Causes damage to most buildings, some to partially or completely collapse or receive severe damage. Well-designed structures are likely to receive damage. Felt across great distances with major damage mostly limited to 250 km from the epicenter. 10 to 20 per year 8.0–8.9 Great Major damage to buildings, and structures likely to be destroyed. Will cause moderate to heavy damage to sturdy or earthquake-resistant buildings. Damaging in large areas. Felt in extremely large regions. One per year 9.0–9.9 Extreme Near total destruction – severe damage or collapse to all buildings. Heavy damage and shaking extend to distant locations. Permanent changes in ground topography. Hope that helps!!!!
Why did the tsunami do so much damage to japan?
Because it was a big tsunami Yes it was a big tsunami, but it was originally the earthquake that done the damage. Because of the 8.9/9.0 earthquake, the tsunami was created and destroyed Japan.
What are the consequences of a avalanche?
The effect is mostly destruction. Houses get destroyed, trees get crushed, and people can die. Avalanches usually happen because of loud hikers, or it just happens. They mosly follow a path downhill.
How many damage can a tornado can do?
Tornado damage can range from minor to devastating depending on how strong they are. The most common tornadoes do fairly little damage, breaking tree limbs, toppling weak-rooted trees, and causing minor roof damage. The very rarest of tornadoes can cause complete destruction; stripping bark from trees, wiping buildings clean off their foundations, and peeling the asphalt from roads. The actual quantity of damage depends on the size of the tornado, the distance it travels, and where it hits. Some tornadoes are only a few yards wide, travel only a few hundred feet, and stay in areas where they cause no damage. In a worst-case scenario a violent and very large tornado, possibly over a mile wide can travel dozens, possibly more than 100 miles. Tornadoes such as this can destroy thousands of homes and other buildings.
What are the pests that damage trees?
Various animals and insects have the ability to damage trees. This ranges from termites, ants, various types of beetles all the way up to elephants (which often push over or use trees as scratching posts).
What is 1 disadvantage of wind?
Strong winds can damage and blow over trees and poorly built houses.
Who was affected in the boscastle flood?
Cars were carried away and over 100 people were air lifted to safety,luckily it all happened in the day.A bridge was damaged and the rivers totally covered it allowing cars and other objects to float over it.The severe damage to buildings and properties cost up to £2million to rebuild.A lot of trees were also uprooted which could lead to more flooding as trees prevent it.
Why do churches need lightning conductors?
Lightning conductors or rods, protect a building from lightning hits by harmlessly draining of the electrical charge thereby preventing fire or other damage. Churches with steeples that tower over surrounding buildings and trees would be especially likely to attract lightning.
What damage strong wind can cause?
Blow some branches off older trees. Rip shingles off houses if they are not held down good. (Most shingles should be ok.) Blow down tall vegetation. If soil is saturated with water, it can blow down entire trees. Blow over unloaded semi trailers. Blow over small metal buildings that aren't fastened down. Overturn picnic tables.
Why are tornadoes so destructive?
The winds cause the damage. Both the updraft winds the rotational winds are very powerful. Strong enough to peel siding and uproot trees in weak tornadoes. In the strongest tornadoes winds may be well over 200 mph, capable of lifting entire houses from their foundations. When buildings are destroyed pieces of them get turned into high-speed projectiles that cause even more damage.
What damage does an F0 tornado cause?
F0 damage includes shingles torn off roofs, damaged gutters and siding, broken tree limbs, and weak-rooted trees knocked over.
What was the amount of money needed for the damage of the buildings?
226 billion Reichsmarks in gold. I don't know the USD amount, but I do know that it is over 350 billion dollars.
Why are bases of buildings and dams made wide?
Bases of buildings and dams are spread over a large area. Hence, the pressure exerted by the building on the earth's surface is less. thus reducing the risk of sinking.
Would an earthquake be considered a natural hazard where there are no people?
Earthquakes usually cannot knock over trees, even if they would level buildings. In a natural area, the worst an earthquake would cause is a landslide. The exception would be an underwater earthquake that caused a tsunami, because tsunamis can cause a lot of damage, even in the wild.
What damage can hurrican do?
Most people assume the winds cause most of the damage, that is not true, the storm surge (fast rising waters) cause flood damage, which creates more damage than the wind dusually, also heavy rains cause the ground to soften and trees will topple over.
