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What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?
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the type of earthquake was a strong one and the building were not made to withstand an earthquake
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How is the damage on structures different for an earthquake from that of a tornado?
Minor tornado damage typically includes missing shingles, damaged siding, and downed gutters. Minor Earthquake damage would included cracks in walls. More severe tornado damage would include the removal of the roof and sometimes walls with some debris blown down wind. Earthquake damage might include partial collapse and/or damaged supports. In the very strongest of tornadoes structures can be torn clean off their foundations, and are sometimes carried significant distances. The very strongest of earthquakes will cause most structures to completely collapse, leaving behind piles of rubble.
Why did liquefaction cause so much damage in some areas of the Christchurch earthquake?
cause it just did.....
What do earthquake shock absorbers do?
Earthquake shock absorbers do exactly what they say on the tin, they absorb some of the energy generated by an earthquake, in order to prevent structural damage. Most tall building in San Francisco are built on the shock absorbers, so that they can still stand after an earthquake
How does a hurricane damage property?
Hurricanes can cause severe flooding though both rain and through storm surge, which essentially pushes the ocean onto land. These can damage or destroy property. Additional damage is caused by the powerful winds of hurricanes, which can damage roofs and siding and destroy some weaker structures. Hurricanes can also produce severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
How did the Chile earthquake tipped the earth?
The Chile earthquake, powerful as it was, was not nearly powerful enough to tilt the earth. If you imagine a large bell in a cathedral and you hit that bell with a spoon, that is about the effect that an earthquake has on the earth as a whole. It caused some MAJOR destruction and caused Chile to pay millions for the damage, and many people were killed or injured.
What damage did the chino hills earthquake cause?
some damage was done in some old buildings in Pomona
Does an earthquake cause damage?
Many do, yes. Some earthquakes cause abolsutely catestrophic damage.
How does an earthquake damage terrain?
An earthquake causes terrain damage due to the plate tectonics movement. This will cause some parts of the earth surface to become loose and sink in which will result into terrain damage.
What is one historic earthquake?
1906 San Francisco earthquake. Damage still can be seen on some older buildings.
Was there any warning that mt Vesuvius was going to erupt?
There was plenty of warnings that Mt. Vesuvius would erupt. That's why so many people actually escaped. There were earth tremors and small quakes for weeks before and the water sources were drying up. The smart ones read the signs and got out.
How is the damage on structures different for an earthquake from that of a tornado?
Minor tornado damage typically includes missing shingles, damaged siding, and downed gutters. Minor Earthquake damage would included cracks in walls. More severe tornado damage would include the removal of the roof and sometimes walls with some debris blown down wind. Earthquake damage might include partial collapse and/or damaged supports. In the very strongest of tornadoes structures can be torn clean off their foundations, and are sometimes carried significant distances. The very strongest of earthquakes will cause most structures to completely collapse, leaving behind piles of rubble.
Why did liquefaction cause so much damage in some areas of the Christchurch earthquake?
cause it just did.....
Which new york state is in the greatest risk of earthquake damage?
There are several New York states that are in the greatest risk of earthquake damage. Some of the top states include Binghamton, Buffalo, Plattsburgh and Elmira among others.
How severe is the damage to the environment because of the ozone layer problem?
The damage due to ozone layer problem is severe and is expected to be more severe. Some natural process that are adversely effected by ozone depletion are global warming, flooding, melting of glaciers etc.
What can break a nuclear reactor?
A severe earthquake, or perhaps a direct strike by a large aircraft, but these risks are now allowed for in design. Of course you can't test directly to see if the design measures are sufficient. A direct hit by a nuclear weapon could do some damage too.
The earthquake which struck Haiti was recorded as magnitude 7.0 what does this mean?
Magnitude is a term used to describe how much energy was released by an earthquake. It gives an indication of the amplitude of the seismic waves that occur and also on the length of the fault rupture zone and the displacement along the fault. A magnitude 7 earthquake is defined by the US Geological Survey as a "major" earthquake. In general earthquake over a magnitude of 4 or 5 can cause damage although the exact reasons why some earthquake are more damaging than others is more complext than just the absolute magnitdue of the earthquake. For more information on this, see the related question.
What do earthquake shock absorbers do?
Earthquake shock absorbers do exactly what they say on the tin, they absorb some of the energy generated by an earthquake, in order to prevent structural damage. Most tall building in San Francisco are built on the shock absorbers, so that they can still stand after an earthquake
