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Why are after shocks dangerous to buildings after an earthquake?
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since they are dangerous like you
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What is due after an earthquake?
after shocks!
How big is a 6.0 earthquake?
a 6.0 earthquake is very dangerous and very destructive. especially with bigger cities with many buildings. the highest earthquake recorded was just over 9.0
Earthquakes never cause a large loss of life when they occur?
The earthquake itself does not, but they can cause high losses of life in collapsing buildings, either in the original tremor or when after-shocks bring down weakened buildings.
What are the after shocks of an earthquake?
they are like little earthquakes after a big earthquake
How many after shocks did the Valdivia earthquake have?
4
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 are aftershocks dangerous to buildings after a large earthquake?
Sometimes, buildings weakened by an earthquake, then it would collapse during a aftershock.
Will more shocks be felt after a strong earthquake?
will more shocks be felt after a storng earthquake
Why are aftershocks dangerous to buildings after earthquake?
it may colapse the support beams that the building have already had weakend by the actuall earthquake, causing them to fall down!
How many after shocks has the 2010 Haiti earthquake had?
there was 15 after shocks
What is due after an earthquake?
after shocks!
How big is a 6.0 earthquake?
a 6.0 earthquake is very dangerous and very destructive. especially with bigger cities with many buildings. the highest earthquake recorded was just over 9.0
Earthquakes never cause a large loss of life when they occur?
The earthquake itself does not, but they can cause high losses of life in collapsing buildings, either in the original tremor or when after-shocks bring down weakened buildings.
What are the after shocks of an earthquake?
they are like little earthquakes after a big earthquake
Earthquake after shocks?
These are smaller earthquakes that happen after a larger earthquake. We call them after shocks because they always come after and are usually smaller.
What physical factors made the haiti earthquake worse than it could have been?
· 7.0 magnitude · 10714sq miles (country) · Energy released close to the surface as shallow earthquake · After shocks shook crumbled buildings increasing damage
Was there any after shocks in the haiti earthquake?
As in most larger earthquakes there will be after shocks. Haiti was no exception.
