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What was the Washington monument earthquake?
The earthquake that damaged the Washington Monument was a magnitude 5.8 intraplate earthquake that stuck on August 23, 2011/ It had its epicenter near the town of Mineral, Virginia. It was one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the eastern U.S. It caused minor damage and injuries throughout the region.
Why could a magnitude of 5 create more damage to a building than a magnitude of 6?
There are a number of reasons this could happen. Buildings that are poorly constructed are more likely to be seriously damaged. Damage severity also decreases as you get farther from the epicenter. So, for example at some distance from the epicenter of a magnitude 6 earthquake, you might experience shaking comparable to that of a magnitude 4. Finally, buildings build on soft sediment will experience more intense shaking than those built on bedrock.
What is the worst earthquake in US history?
The worst in term of casualties was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake where it is estimated that more than 3,000 people were killed. The worst in terms of magnitude was the 1964 Alaskan earthquake which had a magnitude of 9.2 making it the 3rd largest earthquake ever recorded by man.
How did the christ church earthquakes affect bulidings?
The earthquake damaged many buildings. The 2011 Christchurch earthquate in New Zealand was a 6.3 magnitude quake.
Why may an earthquake cause more damage in one location than another?
If the earthquake happens in a deserted area then there is very little damage. Roads and electricity cables might be damaged. An earthquake in a city, however, will damage a lot of buildings and many people are likely to die or be trapped in the rubble.
What are some facts of the Mexico earthquake 2017?
Some facts would include:It struck on September 19, 2017; exactly 32 years after another destructive earthquake hit Mexico City in 1985.Its magnitude was 7.1, and its epicenter was located just 150 Kilometers (93 miles) south of Mexico City, lasting about 20 seconds.It resulted in 36 collapsed buildings and over 3000 damaged properties in Mexico City alone; 370 people died and over 6000 were injured.
Was Mission Dolores destroyed after the earthquake of 1906?
No, it wasn't, though it's church collapsed. The mission was damaged though
What kind of damage did the famous earthquake did?
The earthquake damaged your grammer :P
Has there ever been a huge earthquake in Scandinavia?
There was a 5.4 near Oslo, Norway in 1904. It damaged many buildings, but no casualties. 5.4 may sound small, but for a country that has virtually no earthquakes to speak of and has no earthquake proofing in their building codes, a 5.4 can do quite a bit of damage.
Was the Dominican Republic damaged by the earthquake?
No
The most destructive earthquakes in the philippines?
2002 Mindanao Earthquake -15 deaths date:march 5 , 2002 magnitude:7.5 epicenter:cotabato trench damages:about 800 buildings were damaged affected areA:
How badly damaged was Tokyo in the earthquake and tsunami?
The earthquake slightly damaged Tokyo, and the tsunami only hit the north Japan area.
