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How many aftershocks did the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake cause?
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How did the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake cause so much damage is it occurred in the middle of the Indian Ocean?
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Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
Can an earthquake actually cause parts of California to fall in the ocean?
Yes. There have been many times that the coast has slipped into the Pacific ocean after and during an earthquake
Would ocean temperature change cause earthquake?
Yes it would because of the cause of the seas strength
How did the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake cause so much damage if it occurred in the middle of the Indian Ocean?
Most of the damage from the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake was from the tsunami it triggered rather than the earthquake itself. When the earthquake occurred it caused the seafloor to shift upwards, displacing an enormous column of water. This caused a wave to race across the ocean that came ashore in many locations as a surge of water with enough force to sweep away entire buildings.
How many aftershocks did the Indian ocean earthquake 2004 have?
There must have been a lot, but it's hard to say. An aftershock can be a small tremble or large enough to cause some huge damage.
What was the cause of the Indian ocean tsunmai?
An earthquake caused an undersea landslide. it also can form by an under water earthquake
What causes the most earthquake's related deaths and injuries?
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
How will a volcano eruption start another disaster?
A volcano eruption can cause an earthquake and or aftershocks
What causes most earthquakes related deaths and injuries?
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
How did the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake cause so much damage is it occurred in the middle of the Indian Ocean?
catagory 5 earth qwacke
Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
What can cause a tsunami?
Take a look at the video in the related links section. That was when the tsunami hit Thailand in 2004, it started when there was an earthquake in the Indian ocean. They can be very destructive, and deadly.
Did the earthquake in japan occur at the same time as the tsunami?
No, the earthquake in the ocean cause the water to make the tsunami
Can an earthquake actually cause parts of California to fall in the ocean?
Yes. There have been many times that the coast has slipped into the Pacific ocean after and during an earthquake
Can an earthquake on the ocean floor produce a tornado?
No, an earthquake on the ocean floor can cause a tsunami (a series of large waves). Earthquakes do not influence weather events such as tornadoes.
How can an earthquake that occurs beneath the ocean and far from a populated area cause destruction of property and Loss of life?
an earthquake underwater can cause tsunamies whick can cause those things
