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that's a question for me 2, lol. is it for homework im stuck on another one aswell question 7) often the first indication of an earthquake, u got that one? e-mail me with help! i have done questions 1,2,3,5,8,9,11,12,13,14,15 and that's it! its - zxzx@live.co.UK
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoAftershocks are simply smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area as a recent large earthquake. They tend not to do as much damage as the main earthquake, but can further weaken buildings that were damaged by the mainshock.
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∙ 8y agoAfter shocks are so dangerous because they can add even more damage to the large earthquake. They are also dangerous because many people many not be ready for the after shock and something could fall on them. They could get seriously hurt.
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∙ 13y agoNo, the primary earthquake is always more powerful and thus more dangerous.
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∙ 10y agoAftershoks can be very destructive as they impact buildngs already weakened by previous earthquakes.
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∙ 12y agoThey aren't, directly.
However, they may cause damage out of proportion to their strength, since some structures may have already been weakened by the larger quake.
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How long do earth quakes last?
Earthquakes are very short, almost never longer than 1 minute, usually around 30 seconds. Weaker aftershocks occur afterward, these are around 10 seconds. The aftershocks are also very short, usually shorter than the initial earthquake. But in that small amount of time, earthquakes can cause massive damage.
What is the difference between a 5.0 earthquake and a 6.0 earthquake?
The earthquake magnitude is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake. The scale is logarithmic, such that a magnitude of 6.0 releases about 32 times more energy than a magnitude 5.0 earthquake, and in turn more than 900 times more energy than a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
How many people can one earthquake kill?
The most deadly earthquake to date was a magnitude 8.0 quake located near the capital of Shaanxi (Shensi), China in 1956 that killed more than 830,000 people. A major earthquake in a densely populated area such as in a large city can do the most damage to human life.
Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
What was the second biggest earthquake in the world?
The second biggest earthquake in recorded history was the Great Chilean earthquake, also known as the Valdivia earthquake, which occurred on May 22, 1960. It had a magnitude of 9.5 and caused widespread damage and loss of life in Chile.
How many aftershocks were their in the Chile earthquake?
More than 100 aftershocks.
How many aftershocks followed the Kobe earthquake?
More than 50 aftershocks all measuring about 4.9
Are aftershocks and earthquakes the same thing?
Not exactly, aftershocks are (as the name suggests) after the earthquake and their magnitude is only 1-2 on the scale (normally a lot less than the earthquake it self) :)
Why do more people die after and earthquake than during?
Because they get trapped in and under rubble and theres mostly aftershocks, people also choke on the dust and children cannot breathe as well in dust as adults can.
Did more than one earthquake hit japan not including aftershocks?
Japan gets over 1000 earthquakes a year. So it is likely that there was more than that hit during that period of time, however if one did hit it would have probably been marked as an aftershock.
How do you keep people safe when earthquakes occur?
A strong earthquake may be followed by weaker, but still potentially dangerous earthquakes called aftershocks. Aftershocks may be potentially more dangerous than other earthquakes of the same intensity because some buildings may have been weakened during the main shock.
How many aftershocks were there following the Chilean earthquake on the 27th of February 2010?
As of 07:00 (GMT) on the 19th of March the US Geological Survey report that there have been 252 aftershocks higher than magnitude 5 with 18 of these having magnitudes higher than 6. The largest aftershocks had a magnitude of 6.9 with one occurring approximately 1 and 1/2 hours after the main earthquake at 08:01 GMT (5:01 local time) and the second at 14:39 GMT (11:39 Local time) on the 11th of March 2010.
How long do earth quakes last?
Earthquakes are very short, almost never longer than 1 minute, usually around 30 seconds. Weaker aftershocks occur afterward, these are around 10 seconds. The aftershocks are also very short, usually shorter than the initial earthquake. But in that small amount of time, earthquakes can cause massive damage.
What kind of noun is aftershocks?
A plural one. The s on the end indicates there is more than one aftershock.
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What is the difference between a 5.0 earthquake and a 6.0 earthquake?
The earthquake magnitude is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake. The scale is logarithmic, such that a magnitude of 6.0 releases about 32 times more energy than a magnitude 5.0 earthquake, and in turn more than 900 times more energy than a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
How many people can one earthquake kill?
The most deadly earthquake to date was a magnitude 8.0 quake located near the capital of Shaanxi (Shensi), China in 1956 that killed more than 830,000 people. A major earthquake in a densely populated area such as in a large city can do the most damage to human life.
