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Why was Haiti's earthquake more powerful than Chile's?
Because Haiti is a place where the buildings are made of sticks and bricks. Nothing there is well built. There were not prepared for a large earthquake. Chile is a place where the buildings and houses were well built and there bridges were made of strong stone and cement. They have had large earthquakes in the past and were very prepared for the this large earthquake.
Was the earthquake in Haiti the strongest in Haiti?
Yes. Some people described as the worst natural disaster in history! Many lives were lost in Haiti and it will take a while until everything is normal once more.
How many houses does an earthquake damage?
The number of houses damaged by an earthquake can vary widely depending on several factors, including the earthquake's magnitude, depth, distance from populated areas, building codes, and local geology. In minor earthquakes, damage may be minimal or limited to a few structures, while a major earthquake can damage thousands of homes and buildings, leading to significant destruction. For instance, the 2010 Haiti earthquake destroyed or severely damaged over 200,000 homes. Overall, the impact is highly context-dependent.
How much stronger was the Chile earthquake than the one in Haiti?
The Chile earthquake at 8.8 was about 100 times stronger than the Haiti earthquake at 6.8. The Richter scale is logarithmic. The difference between the earthquakes is 2.0, which is the logarithm of 100.
How many aftershocks has Haiti had since the earthquake?
there was 13 aftershocks after the earthquake in haiti
What were the long term affects caused by the Haiti earthquake?
People in Haiti are in such bad poverty and cant afford anything while so many people died and are still suffering.
What size of the earthquake that hit haiti?
While earthquakes are not formally named, the quake has been and likely will continue to be identified by it's date (January 12, 2010)..
How big was haiti earthquake compared to Chile earthquake?
"chillean earthquake was 80 times stronger than the Haitian quake, based on 7.0 for Haiti and 8.8 for Chille" Wrong. The Earthquake in Chile was 819 times stronger than the one in Haiti. Haiti measured 7.0 in the Moment magnitude scale (which is the ONLY scale used to measure quakes these days. The Richter scale has not been used since the 70's...) while Chile measured 8.8. This is a Logarithmic scale which grows exponentially. Thus, a quake measuring 7.0 is 32 (not 10) times stronger than one measuring 6.0, and so on... So, 8.0 is 32 times stronger than 7.0; and 8.8 is 25.6 times stronger than 8.0. 32 x 25.6 = 819.2
How many houses where broken in the 1906 earthquake?
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake resulted in significant destruction, with an estimated 28,000 buildings destroyed, including homes. The earthquake and the subsequent fires left about 300,000 people homeless. While specific data on the number of houses broken into is less documented, the widespread devastation led to an increase in crime and looting amidst the chaos.
What is the difference between the damage of tornado and an earthquake?
Tornado damage is caused by wind and debris, with the first visible damage usually occurring to the roof, windows, and exterior walls. Earthquake damage is caused by shaking and distortion of the ground. Structures destroyed by earthquakes usually collapses where they stand while those destroyed by tornadoes are often at least partially blown away.
How many people were injured in the chili earthquake?
it was a big earthquake, but not many died or got injured like in haiti. the buildings there are designed to sustane an earthquake unlike haiti. they were built this way because of their big earthquake in the 90's. hope this stopped you worring a little. glad to help....
What has the author John Redwood Anderson written?
John Redwood Anderson is known for writing the book "The Face of Haiti: Encouraging Survivors through Portrait Sketches after the Earthquake" where he shares his experiences creating portraits of survivors in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.
