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The damage that an earthquake inflicts depends on its magnitude and the characteristics of the ground in the area where it hits. Some examples of damages that can occur after an earthquake are landslides, the collapse of structures and the loss of lives.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere are numerous ways that an earthquake can cause damage. Three ways they can cause damage are by breaking windows, causing homes to collapse, and outdoor damage such as downed trees and power lines.
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∙ 11y agoVolcanos (Islands), Tsunamis, Change in sea level. An earthquake is the result of a shift in the tectonic plates. Sometimes they slide next to each other, other times one will go under the other.
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∙ 15y agoLots of different damages can be caused by earthquakes. Mudslide, Bridges collapsing, buildings collapsing, and tons more. Glass and other objects may possibly fly all over the place.
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∙ 11y agoAn earthquake can cause damage to - environment, society, animals and plants
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∙ 12y ago- Damage to houses or structures.
- Wreck land or fields with crops.
- Or it can cause a tsunami and can destroy the coast.
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∙ 12y agoVolcanic Eruptions, cracked roads and highways, collapsed buildings, broken structures, tsunamis, ecPr
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∙ 13y agothe four ways an earthquake can cause damage is by shaking,liquefaction,aftershocks,or tsunamis.
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∙ 15y agoStructural damage, terrain damage, fire.
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List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike?
In Kashmir,Gujarat and Indian ocean
List two things seismolgist can learn by studying seismic waves?
The magnitude of the earthquake and the distance to the earthquakes epicentre.
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list and describe three methods of nonpoint pollution control
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List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike?
In Kashmir,Gujarat and Indian ocean
What does more damage?
tornados can cause the fastes damage , if i had to list them i would say 1. TORNADO(IT CAN DESTROY ALOT IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES) 2.EARTHQUAKE(IT CAN SHAKE A LARGE AREA BUT NOT ALWAYS CAUSE THAT MUCH OF A DAMAGE AS a tornado could) 3.HURRICANE
How many large earthquakes were there in 2002?
The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program website.The USGS provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2002 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for that year and previous years. Lists for historical earthquakes from earlier years are also available.
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What are the list of earthquakes that happen in Central America in the last five yaers?
Too many to list. Even in the UK there will be around 100 very minor earthquakes every day!
How many large earthquakes were there in 2011?
As of Oct 2011 there were 17 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 and greater in 2011 with the largest being magnitude 9.0 in Japan on March 11th. The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards website. It provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2011 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for 2011. See link below maps, lists, and statistics.
How many large earthquakes were there in 2001?
The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards website. In 2001 there was one earthquake magnitude 8 or greater, which was in Peru (M 8.4). The USGS provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2001 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for 2001 and previous years. See link below
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Was there an earthquake in Utah last night?
This was asked on 15 Nov 2012. There was in fact a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in Utah at 2012-11-12 03:43:32 local time. You can get a list of recent earthquakes in Utah at URL in related links below.Here's a list of the largest historic earthquakes in Utah:1992 09 02 - Utah - M 5.61959 07 21 - Arizona - Utah Border - M 5.61934 03 12 - Kosmo, Utah - M 6.6
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