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High-amplitude oscillations (violent shaking) can cause buildings and structures to collapse, dams to burst, gas/water pipes and electrical conduits to break open, tanks to rupture, objects to fall, and can cause landslides and tidal waves. Secondary damage can occur as a consequence of gas leaks leading to explosions and fire, water bursts causing flooding, and electrocution and fire resulting from exposed mains cables.
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1989 loma prieta earthquake how did it happen?
This earthquake was caused by two conservative boundaries rubbing together and making the plates tremble.These plates do not destroy any crust but make a huge "rip" in the ground.
Why are there associated fires following an earthquake?
An earthquake may destroy dams and levees.IAn earthquake may alter weather patterns and produce severe rainstorms.
Can an earthquake create a new island on the surface of the Earth?
While unlikely it is possible. Consider that in 1811 the New Madrid earthquake abruptly changed the course of one of the largest rivers in the world, the Mississippi.
What are the Main features of earthquake?
There are a number of features of an earthquake. The main features include vibration of the earth surface, possible destruction of buildings and property, movement of tectonics under the surface of the earth and so much more.
Can an earthquake destroy a continent?
No. Globally speaking earthquakes are a localized phenomena.
When is there going to be a earthquake that will destroy earth?
actually there really can't be an earthquake that destroys the earth, there can be massive ones but none to actually destroy it
Does and earthquake change Earth's surface?
Yes, it can destroy a lot of stuff on the plates of Earth
Describe how an earthquake can destroy a country?
An earthquake CAN NOT destroy a country.
What size of an equate would destroy thirty foot bridges and leave half foot cracks in the Earth?
Sorry misspelling - what size of an earthquake would destroy thirty foot bridges and leave half foot cracks in the earth?
How can an earthquake change the human characteristics of location?
An earthquake can destroy anything in its path, so if an earthquake was to destroy roads, bridges, homes, cities, ect... then the earthquake would be changing a humans characteristics.
Type of bomb which can destroy farmland?
An earthquake bomb: ♦ Earthquake bombs are bombs that unleash their total force mostly into the ground, but instead of channeling them down into the earth they unleash it as a underground blast wave, which can create a man-made earthquake.
Could a comet or asteroid or meteorite destroy the Earth?
Yes they all could destroy Earth depending how big it is, how big the impact is when it hits, and where it hits,but its possible. Hope this helps.
Will there ever be a 10.0 earthquake?
Its quite possible, though its extreamly rare. Earth has never had any records of one, but again, quite possible! It is said that a 9.2 earthquake may strike in 2012.
What is the largest earthquake possible?
the largest earthquake possibleis the larges earthquake possible
Is a magnitude 10.5 earthquake possible?
Yes, though it is unlikely to occur with any geologic forces that occur within the Earth. The moment magnitude scale is open-ended, with magnitudes calculated from the amount of energy released by an earthquake. The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago is believed to have triggered and earthquake with a magnitude of about 13.0, many times stronger than anything Earth could produce on its own.
If an asteroid hits the earth will the earth be destroyed?
No, but there would be a lot of destruction of life. It would only destroy the Earth if it is ENORMOUS, but I suppose it's possible.
What destruction do the earthquake and tsunami give?
earthquack destroy the outward as well as inward earth but sonami only effects the outer earth ie human settelments .Earthquack bouth more severe destructive changes on earth
