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Did liquefaction occur during the Haiti earthquake?
Luckily, no.
The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of?
Risk
Why does the greatest damage caused by an earthquake occur at the epicenter?
The epicentre is the nearest point on the surface of Earth to where an earthquake rupture first occurs (known as the hypocentre).As the seismic waves move away from the centre of the earthquake they begin to become attenuated (i.e. they lose energy with increasing distance of travel). As the nearest point on the surface is the epicentre, in general the earthquake waves will have retained the majority of their energy upon reaching this point and so in theory will be at their most destructive.It should however be noted that the specific surface and near surface geology can also have significant impacts on the damage caused by earthquakes. In general hard rocks tend to undergo lower amplitude movements than that experienced in soft ground / soils. Also the liquefaction potential of soils means that significant differential settlements and loss of bearing capacity can occur during an earthquake. All of which can result in significant instability and or damage to buildings and other infrastructure.Please see the related links.
Where is the most earthquake damage in an earthquake?
The most earthquake damage tends to occur at the epicentre, which is the point on the surface above the hypocentre, or focus, of an earthquake. It is the point in the Earth's crust where the rock first breaks.However, many earthquakes do not actually break the earth's surface. It has been found that the most damage in an earthquake tends to result from the secondary effects, especially the movement of seismic waves away from the epicenter. These secondary effects include landslides, liquefaction, fissuring and aftershocks.
What can occur on a steep slope during an earthquake?
That is a great question! Something that can occur on a steep slop during an earthquake is that it can trigger massive land slides, which is pretty much just moving land, a land slide is pretty much like a mud slide!
What occur during an earthquake and can cause a lot of damage to homes and roads?
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What is the term for the place where slippage first occurs in an earthquake?
This is at the fault lines. This is were the most damage is going to occur during the earthquake.
Why is it important to know where earthquake damage is likely to occur?
to prepare for it and save lives
Can the earth open if an earthquake occur?
Yes, there are possibilities of the Earth opening during an Earthquake.
Did liquefaction occur during the Haiti earthquake?
Luckily, no.
What are the vibrations that occur during an earthquake called?
sciesmic waves ;]
How can energy released at an earthquake's focus deep inside Earth can cause damage on the surface many kilometers from the epicenter?
The energy of the seismic waves that reach the surface is greatest at the epicenter. The most violent shaking during an earthquake however may occur kilometers away from the epicenter. The types of rock and soil around the epicenter determine where and how much the ground shakes.
Why are after shocks dangerous?
Aftershocks occur after an earthquake. Sometimes buildings are already structurally unstable after an earthquake- aftershocks do further damage and even take lives.
Why does the greatest shaking of the ground occur near an earthquake's epicenter?
its where it started from so there is going to be more pressure there
The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of?
Risk
Did any earthquakes or tremors occur in southern California during 1967?
Southern California did not have any significant earthquakes in 1967. There was an earthquake in 1968 and 3 earthquakes in 1969 that did significant damage to southern California.
Where does the most violent shaking occur at during an earthquake?
At the epicentre which, is the central point from which it originates.
