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Under the sea an earthquake may cause a tsunami depending on the power of the quake.
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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
What is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
a tsunami
Do earthquakes occur under the sea?
Yes, it is quite common for earthquakes to occur under the sea. But they can also occur under the land. Any location on the Earth's surface (or close to the Earth's surface, to be more accurate) can have an earthquake, although of course, some locations are more prone to earthquakes than others.
Do most earthquakes occur under the ocean floor or on land?
More Earthquakes occur on land.
How can filled land and loose soil affect the amount of damage caused by an earthquake explain?
Buildings on filled land has less damages. Buildings on loose or soft soil has more damage.
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 is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
a tsunami
Is an earthquake more dangerous than a flood disaster?
yes they destroy lots of land thats why it is listed under the natrual disaster list
Is it possible to have an event that causes more than one hazardous process to occur?
It is possible to have an event that causes more than one hazardous process to occur. An example is the landslide in Myanmar. Because of the heavy rains, a flood and landslide can both occur. Another example can be seen in the game Sim City. If there is an earthquake in the town, the earthquake can cause fires by the power lines.
Do earthquakes occur under the sea?
Yes, it is quite common for earthquakes to occur under the sea. But they can also occur under the land. Any location on the Earth's surface (or close to the Earth's surface, to be more accurate) can have an earthquake, although of course, some locations are more prone to earthquakes than others.
How did the Haiti earthquake affect THE LAND?
Haiti's earthquake has effected it's future in so many ways that i think there will be more than over 100 earthquakes that will happen in the future
Are there volcanoes under the sea?
There are more under water than on land.
Where is the most destruction at during an earthquake?
at the epicentre or where the land is the most soft as it shakes more and then objects on it sinks or collapse.
Are there more earthquakes under the sea than on land?
More earthquakes occur underwater than above land
What will happen if a volcano erupts in a island?
The chemical in the lava called dephormatic semoriphatic will make the land shake more because of the small land causing a horrible earthquake
If frequency increased is that more hazardous or less hazardous?
The answer depends on frequency of what! It the frequency of safety checks is increased then it makes a system less hazardous. If the frequency of changes to he system is increased, the system becomes more hazardous.
Do most earthquakes occur under the ocean floor or on land?
More Earthquakes occur on land.
