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Because the plates under the ground moved.
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How many after shocks did the Valdivia earthquake have?
4
How many houses destroyed in valdivia earthquake?
130,000 homes where destroyed in the earthquake
Where did the strongest earthquake happen in the world?
The largest in recorded history was a 9.5 earthquake in Chile.
How many people died in Valdivia earthquake?
Approx. 2000
What was the short term effect of valdivia earthquake?
The 1960 Valdivia Earthquake and tsunami or the Great Chilean earthquake on 22 May 1960 was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. Various studies have placed it at 9.4-9.6 on the moment magnitude there were Approximately 1,655 Deaths that happened when this Earthquake struck.
What is the biggest earthquake recorded?
The largest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Valdivia, Chile which measure at 9.5 on the Richter scale.
What damage did the valdivia earthquake cause?
The valdivia earthquake caused a lot of damage. But I am not sure what kind of damage it caused.
What was the biggest recorded earthquakes?
i think it was this earthquake..Valdivia, Chile1960 Valdivia earthquake it had 6,000 causalities and was 33km in depth
Was the valdidvia earthquake on a transform fault?
No. The Valdivia earthquake was on a convergent boundary.
How many after shocks did the Valdivia earthquake have?
4
What are facts about 1960 valdivia earthquake?
It is the biggest earthquake ever! With a magnitude of 9.5
How many houses destroyed in valdivia earthquake?
130,000 homes where destroyed in the earthquake
Where did the strongest earthquake happen in the world?
The largest in recorded history was a 9.5 earthquake in Chile.
Valdivia earthquake 1960?
The Valdivia earthquake in 1960 was the strongest one ever recorded by man. It rated 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale and caused a powerful and destructive tsunami.
Can you tell me a name of an earthquake?
Earthquakes do not have formal names in the way that hurricanes do, but they are referred to by where and when they hit. The largest earthquake on record is known as the 1960 Valdivia Earthquake. It ocurred on May 22, 1960, centered near Valdivia, Chile.
Who helped Valdivia Chile during the earthquake?
Geoge Washington
What earthquake magnitude is the highest ever?
The magnitude 9.5 earthquake that occurred in Valdivia Chile in 1960.
