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what makes an earthquake so destructive is force. force is key. without force you have nothing. so when there is an earthquake tension pulls the earths curst together and the earth almost sneezes. when force puts the tension on the earth's crust seismometers measure the three earthquake waves...rolling waves, f waves, and lateral waves.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoHigh-amplitude oscillations (violent shaking) can cause buildings and structures to collapse, dams to burst, gas/water pipes and electrical conduits to break open, tanks to rupture, objects to fall, and can cause landslides and tidal waves. Secondary damage can occur as a consequence of gas leaks leading to explosions and fire, water bursts causing flooding, and electrocution and fire resulting from exposed mains cables.
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∙ 11y agoWiki User
∙ 14y agoGas lines break which cause fires. Also the shaking.
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Can earthquakes destroy cliffs and uproot trees?
yes
How do earthquakes destroy land?
Earthquakes transmit shocking waves that makes the properties cracked and burst.
When earthquakes happen do things unearth?
no da dummass
How do floods earthquakes and snowstorm affect many lives?
These natural disasters can ruin many houses, destroy food sources, and kill many humans, and even animals.
Why the stronger the earthquake the greater the loss of life?
cause earthquakes happen a few seconds up to minutes and the aftermath or aftershocks could collapsed buildings destroy homes create tsunamis or volcanoes cause of the impact of earthquakes
Connection between earthquakes and volcanos?
One connection between earthquakes and volcanoes is that they all have to do with Plate Tectionics and they destroy things
How do earthquakes destroy human and animal habitats?
how do earthquakes disrupt or destroy human and animal habitats
Why are earthquakes and volcanic gases bad?
Because they kill people and destroy things. That is generally defined as bad.
How can earthquakes destroy wildlife?
yes
How are hurricanes and earthquakes similar?
they destroy stuff
How are earthquakes hurricanes similar?
they destroy stuff
Can earthquakes destroy cliffs and uproot trees?
yes
What are the dangers of a earthquakes?
it can destroy buildings and could lead to death
Can earthquakes affect birds?
Yes, earthquakes can kill birds. Earthquakes can destroy birds' habitats. That will mess up the food chain because there was loss of something.
Can an earthquake destroy a continent?
No. Globally speaking earthquakes are a localized phenomena.
Why do earthquakes destroy houses?
Because they are very strong and have a lot of energy.
How do earthquakes destroy land?
Earthquakes transmit shocking waves that makes the properties cracked and burst.
