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Is the strength of an earthquake strongest during the primary waves?
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∙ 11y ago
No, the strongest are the surface waves are.
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∙ 11y ago
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When during the day is an earthquake at its strongest?
An earthquake is never deadlier in strengh but during the night when most people are asleep is the most deadly time as when buildings collapse the people inside get crushed or buried alive
Are aftershocks the primary or secondary effects of an earthquake?
The difference between them is that Primary effects happen during the earthquake e.g. Casualties, Damage to parking structures & free ways. But with Secondary effects they happen after an earthquake e.g. Fire, Landslides & Liquefaction
What happens at the epicenter during an earthquake?
Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.
When during the is an earthquake at its strongest?
This would be a few seconds after a slip in between the earths plates at its epicentre excluding any damages caused after by a tsunami
How many different levels are measured on an Earthquake scale?
The Richter magnitude scale measures the energy released during an earthquake. That scale is a base 10 logarithmic scale with 9.9 being the highest and strongest an earthquake has been in known human history.
What are known as s waves?
S waves, or Secondary waves, are earthquake waves during an earthquake. They crash after P waves ( Primary waves) and are less stronger than surface waves
When saturated soil is shaken during an earthquake it may lose its strength this phenomenon is known as?
For sands it is called "running sand"
What country did the strongest man come from during World War 1?
During World War 1, the strongest man was likely from Russia, due to the physical demands of the war and the renowned strength of Russian soldiers. The Russian Army was known for its toughness and resilience in battle.
Can an inground pool crack during an earthquake?
Yes, an in ground pool can crack during an earthquake if it is close enough to the earthquake.
What do you call the waves of energy formed by an earthquake?
Potential energy is transformed into seismic waves during an earthquake :)
What is the kind of earthquake released during an earthquake?
Earthquake waves are called seismic waves.
Where is a danger spot during an earthquake?
the danger spot during an earthquake is at the epicenter wich is the place right above were the earthquake was originaly started.
