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Why can earthquakes cause a destruction far from the epicenter?
Because earthquakes rupture sections of a fault, sometimes for hundreds of miles. So it is possible for there to be just as much destruction anywhere along the fault as there is at the epicenter. (the epicenter being at the beginning of the rupture)
What is the point where earthquake movement occurs first?
The epicenter.
What are two factors that can determine the amount of destruction that results from an earthquake?
Two factors that can determine the amount of destruction from an earthquake are the magnitude (strength) of the earthquake and the distance of the epicenter from densely populated areas. Stronger earthquakes and those closer to populated regions tend to cause more significant damage.
Where is an earthquakes maximum intensity usually felt?
at the epicenter
How do you unlock Maximum Destruction?
By gaining monster points but you still need to unlock destruction, blacksmith, el toro loco, predator then maximum destruction
What destruction do earthquakes cause?
Earthquakes can cause a wide range of destruction, including structural damage to buildings, infrastructure, and roads; landslides; tsunamis in coastal areas; and loss of life and injuries to people. The severity of destruction depends on the magnitude of the earthquake and the proximity of populated areas to the epicenter.
Most damage from an earthquake usually occurs?
Most damage from an earthquake usually occurs near the epicenter, where the shaking is strongest. Structures built on soft soil or near fault lines are particularly vulnerable to damage. Tsunamis triggered by undersea earthquakes can also cause widespread destruction along coastlines.
What gun causes the most destruction?
Guns do not cause destruction. They may be used by people that cause destruction.
Why are seismographs stations needed to determine the location of an epicenter?
Three seismograph stations are needed to determine the location of an epicenter because each seismograph can determine distance to the epicenter but not direction. The point where the three circles intersect is the epicenter of the earthquake. +++ Focus - not epicentre, which is the point of maximum movement on the surface above the slip itself.
Why three seismograph stations are needed to determine the location of an epicenter?
Three seismograph stations are needed to determine the location of an epicenter because each seismograph can determine distance to the epicenter but not direction. The point where the three circles intersect is the epicenter of the earthquake. +++ Focus - not epicentre, which is the point of maximum movement on the surface above the slip itself.
Does the epicenter cause ground displacement?
Your question is incorrect.The epicenter is the place on the surface located exactly above the breaking point which generates the energy. The epicenter is the place which will receive the hardest strike from the shockwave.If the earthquake is powerfull enough to cause ground displacement, it will certainly occur on the epicenter and probably on the areas around.The energy released by the rupture underground is the cause of the ground displacment.
Which is the maximum possible damage designation on the Mercalli scale?
The maximum possible damage designation on the Mercalli scale is X (10), which represents total destruction and is associated with earthquakes that cause nearly all buildings to collapse.
