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Water is mostly carried by pipes in the ground. In an earthquake the ground gets all shook up, which often cause the pipes to come apart. With broken pipes, the water can't make it to the tap.
For people who have their own well, many need an electric pump to get to the water. If the quake has shook down power lines, then no water that way either.
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Why are earthquake victims often left without fresh drinking water?
The earthquake breaks water lines, gas lines, and cables buried in the ground.
foreshock?
is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake
A major earthquake often generate smaller earthquake called?
These smaller earthquakes are called aftershocks. Aftershocks can often be as strong as the earthquake its self and there can be many.
Fore shock?
Is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake.
Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?
An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.
What is a person called who is living without alcohol?
A person who gives up drinking alcohol is often called a "Tea-Totaller"
Why is faucet water different after an earthquake?
An earthquake can often disrupt water mains or interfere with the water table.
How often does an earthquake causes deaths?
half of the time
How often does an earthquake hit ct?
all the time
WHAT TRAITS ARE TYPICAL OF A TRAFFICKED VICTIM?
Trafficked victims often live with the perpetrators Trafficked victims do not usually speak the native language
How often does Australia have an earthquake measuring 6 or more on the Richter scale?
not very often
Is fire a major problem after earthquake?
It often can be. The earthquake can break gas lines and electricity lines which cause the fires.
