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the crashing of the plates cause the plates to break and crack

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What are some destructive effects of earthquakes?

volcanoes eropes tsunami


Which scale is used to measure the destructive effects of earthquakes?

Earthquake measure


Name 2 destructive side effects of plate movement?

Earthquakes and Volcanoes


Are Many earthquakes destructive?

Yes many earthquakes are destructive


Are Earthquakes Constructive or Destructive Force on Earth?

earthquakes constructive force on earth


What state in the US is most likely to have destructive earthquakes?

California


Why are most earthquakes more destructive then others?

Earthquakes are divided into catagories like 1 to 5. 1 is the least damage, 2 is a little more damage, 3 is alot of damage, 4 is porbly one of the earthquakes that make most buildings fall, 5 earthquake is the worst of them all, everything is crumbled and smashed.


Which plate earthquakes occur at?

Earthquakes can occur anywhere on Earth but large ones are more common at destructive plate bookbinderies.


Where are the local effects of an earthquakes?

Local effects of earthquakes include ground shaking and rupture, fires, and damage.


Is an earthquakes faster than tornadoes?

The seismic waves of an earthquake travel faster than the winds of a tornado. But this is not what makes earthquakes destructive.


What is the definition of destructive forces?

A destructive force is any natural disaster. Such as, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami's, etc.


Are shallow earthquakes more destructive than deeper earthquakes of the same intensity?

Earthquakes that happen in shallow water cause tsunami and other side affects like landslides.