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No. The influence of buildings and damns in this aspect is quite small. Earthquakes are the result of rock moving along faults.
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Does dams cause earthquakes?
no
Do earthquakes can damage buildings roads dams and many other structures?
Depending up on the intensity of an earthquake buildings, roads, dams and many other structures get damaged. Keeping in view the safety of buildings and dams from earthquakes special designs are being developed.
Which field of engineering focuses on constructing of structures such as dams roads and buildings?
civil engineering
What damages would earthquakes cause?
dams, roads, bridges, telephone lines
Do dams trigger earthquakes?
Dams trigger tiny earthquakes as the ground under the reservoir adapts to the great weight of water added to it. There is no indication that these are causes of large earthquakes. Massive dams like Hoover Dam or Grand Coulee would have triggered huge earthquakes if this was the case. The largest killer earthquakes generally occur in places with no large dams.
What destruction do earthquakes cause?
The destructioncaused by an earthquake are large in loss, it counts loss of life, houses, bridges and dams are destroyed.
How would Bangladesh be affected by the constructions of dams?
Constructing dams have both merits and demerits. If merits are more, then the consruction should take place
What do dams cause?
dams cause many fishs' life cycle
What were the main effects of the earthquake on people and the environment in the Indonesian tsunami?
Earthquakes produce various damaging effects to the areas they act upon. This includes damage to buildings and in worst cases the loss of human life. The effects of the rumbling produced by earthquakes usually lead to the destruction of structures such as buildings, bridges, and dams. They can also trigger landslides. Besides producing floods and destroying buildings, earthquakes that take place under the ocean can sometimes cause tsunamis, or tidal waves. Tsunamis are high and long walls of water which travel at a very rapid rate. They are notorious for destroying entire populations and cities near coastlines.
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.
why needs earthmovers services 2021?
Earthmovers services include projects like constructing dams,roads,railway tracks etc.
Can dams cause droughts?
yes
