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These are smaller earthquakes that happen after a larger earthquake. We call them after shocks because they always come after and are usually smaller.
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Will more shocks be felt after a strong earthquake?
will more shocks be felt after a storng earthquake
What was the Length of gansu earthquake 1920?
the actual earthquake lasted 30 mins but after shocks continued for 3 days
After an earthquake additional adjustments can occur along the fault These adjustments can cause damaging vibrations called?
after shocks
Major earthquake are sometime preceded by smaller earthquakes - true or false?
True! The small magnitude earthquakes that sometimes precede a major earthquake are known as fore shocks.
Do after shocks of an earthquake happen within a week?
It depends! Depending upon the built-in energy at the epicenter before and after the earthquake (main shock), and/or the energy (especially stored at some weaker places) generated after the earthquake, aftershocks of an earthquake range in their time.For more details, refer: http://www.answers.com/library/Wikipedia-cid-1349 Aftershock
Will more shocks be felt after a strong earthquake?
will more shocks be felt after a storng earthquake
How many after shocks has the 2010 Haiti earthquake had?
there was 15 after shocks
What is due after an earthquake?
after shocks!
What are the after shocks of an earthquake?
they are like little earthquakes after a big earthquake
Was there any after shocks in the haiti earthquake?
As in most larger earthquakes there will be after shocks. Haiti was no exception.
How many after shocks did the Valdivia earthquake have?
4
How many aftershocks were there after the napier earthquake?
there were 525 after shocks two weeks after the amin earthquake
Was there any after shocks in the great Kanto earthquake?
800
How many fore shocks were in the earthquake of Japan and how many were there?
>200
Why are after shocks dangerous to buildings after an earthquake?
since they are dangerous like you
What can cause damage for days months after a large earthquake?
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
What can cause damage for days or months after a large earthquake?
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
