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Which area would likely suffer the most damage from magnitude 6.8 earthquake?
An area with older, unreinforced buildings close to the epicenter of the earthquake would likely suffer the most damage. Additionally, areas with loose, saturated soil such as coastal regions or riverbanks could experience increased liquefaction and ground shaking, leading to more severe impacts.
What happens at the epicenter during an earthquake?
Since the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus, or starting point, of the earthquake, it usually suffers the strongest shaking and the most severe damage.
Where on the surface is the greatest shacking likely occur?
The greatest shaking during an earthquake is likely to occur near the epicenter, which is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus. Areas with soft or unconsolidated soil, such as river valleys and coastal regions, can also experience amplified shaking due to a phenomenon called ground amplification. Additionally, structures built on steep slopes or near fault lines are at higher risk of severe shaking effects.
Why would gardiner expressway be likely to suffer severe damage if you had earthquake in Toronto?
Because it has a solid plastic core inside of the concrete. This plastic creates extra vibrations in the gardiner when there is an earthquake and the gardiner would literally explode if a strong earthquake happened
Where did the worlds most severe earthquake occur and when?
In Chile in 1960, a 9.5 on the Richter scale
When is 2012 earthquake starts?
There will, no doubt, be an earthquake in 2012 but no one can know when or where it will happen, or how severe it will be.
What is a coastal flood?
a coastal flood is severe sea storms, or as a result of anotherflood hazard
How did the Charleston earthquake of 1886 affect the upstate?
The Charleston earthquake of 1886 caused minor damage in the upstate region of South Carolina, including cracked walls and fallen chimneys. However, the impact was less severe compared to the coastal areas closer to the epicenter of the earthquake.
What is the epicentre in an earthquake?
Point on the surface of the Earth that is directly above the source (or focus) of an earthquake. There the effects of the earthquake usually are most severe
What is the most severe earthquake in the 21st century?
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What was the mercalli scale of the 2010 Chile earthquake?
severe
Did earthquake affect Okinawa?
Yes, Okinawa experiences earthquakes due to its location along the tectonic boundary in the region. However, severe earthquakes are less common on the island compared to other areas in Japan.
