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What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?
the type of earthquake was a strong one and the building were not made to withstand an earthquake
How does the earthquake in japan start?
There are vaults in Earth's surface. They can be anywhere. These vaults are just cracks in the earth. The 2 pieces put a lot of pressure together, forming an earthquake, later turning into a mountain or a depression. If a vault is underwater, it causes an earthquake, as the one in Japan. Japan's earthquake had 8.9 magnitude. An earthquake underwater causes the water to overwhelm, and it causes a tsunami.
What is the worse disaster?
The one that causes the most deaths and damage
What type of volcano causes the least damage?
A dormant one.
What cause did an earthquake make?
Well its from the earths plates under ground when one collapse the earths crust above starts rumbling witch causes a earthquake
What earthquake causes the most damage?
the earthquake that happened in japan, the earthquake caused a lot of damage then entered the sea that caused a terrifying tsunami.
What's the definition of earthquake damage?
Earthquake damage is the damage to property and life from the ground vibrations during an earthquake. The Richter scale is one way to measure the scale of earthquake damage. For example, a magnitude of 5 is strong enough to damage weak buildings.
What type of earthquake causes the human injury and property damage?
Earthquakes that causes most damage when two plates crashed and one plate moves upwards vertically than the other plate. There is not really a name for what earthquake does the most damage. I'm doing a unit for grade 7, and it has the same question you just asked. Sorry if this did not help! if it did,, you're you are super duper welcome.!!~ Daniela
What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?
the type of earthquake was a strong one and the building were not made to withstand an earthquake
What is one historic earthquake?
1906 San Francisco earthquake. Damage still can be seen on some older buildings.
What is one of the most common causes of damage to the nervous system?
Physical injury is one of the most common causes of damage to the nervous system.
Why may an earthquake cause more damage in one location than another?
If the earthquake happens in a deserted area then there is very little damage. Roads and electricity cables might be damaged. An earthquake in a city, however, will damage a lot of buildings and many people are likely to die or be trapped in the rubble.
How does the earthquake in japan start?
There are vaults in Earth's surface. They can be anywhere. These vaults are just cracks in the earth. The 2 pieces put a lot of pressure together, forming an earthquake, later turning into a mountain or a depression. If a vault is underwater, it causes an earthquake, as the one in Japan. Japan's earthquake had 8.9 magnitude. An earthquake underwater causes the water to overwhelm, and it causes a tsunami.
What are the main causes of tsunamis?
Tsunamis occur after an earthquake. Earthquakes that occur in the middle of the ocean can force a tsunami to make landfall.
What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
How does an earthquake in one place cause damage in another place far away?
seismic waves :)
How a earthquake forms?
well,there are plates under the earth.belive it or not, they move.but,if one goes off track,it causes the earth to move and makes an earthquake.
