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Which causes more damage a major earthquake or a major eruption?
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∙ 13y ago
The Earthquake in Kobe did as much damage as 200 Billion dollars in US money(160 Million Yen). The Kilauea's Damage cost was abot 230 Billion dollars.
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Can an earthquake occur when a volcano erupts?
Yes. There is normally some level of earthquake associated with a volcanic eruption. It can be mild or a major quake.
How bad can an earthquake damage a state?
It can cause major disruption.
What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
What California city was heavily damaged in the severe earthquake of 1989?
The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused major damage to San Francisco.
What does volcanoes and earthquakes create?
Well, a volcano can cause a lot of damage, it can create igneous rocks. An Earthquake can create MAJOR damage and i am not sure what it creates but go on google and you can find the answer on there
What are the major causes of damage in an earthquake?
Viberations caused by the Siesmic waves,
What are the two major causes of structual damage during an earthquake?
ground shaking and foundation failure
What are the two major causes of structural damage during an earthquake?
Ground shaking and foundation faliure
What are the three causes of a tsunami?
Tsunami waves can be caused by a major earthquake or landslide on the sea flow. Another cause is from the land slumping into the ocean or a large volcanic eruption.
Can an earthquake occur when a volcano erupts?
Yes. There is normally some level of earthquake associated with a volcanic eruption. It can be mild or a major quake.
How bad can an earthquake damage a state?
It can cause major disruption.
What is the major thing that causes earthquake?
tectonic plates
How do California and Nevada compare in possible severity of earthquake damage?
They can compare because there is a 3 in both of the states which means major earthquake damage.
What natural force did major damage in March 1959 in Alaska?
An earthquake
What causes a major earthquake to occur where plates meet?
The friction between the plates. When the friction is resolved, an earthquake occurs.
What are the damages of earthquake with a magnitude of 5?
A magnitude 5 earthquake may cause slight damage to well designed buildings and major damage or destruction of poorly constructed buildings.
What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
