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Because Los Angles is very prone to earthquakes and is right on a Tectonic Plate.
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What can cause damage for days months after a large earthquake?
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
What can cause damage for days or months after a large earthquake?
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
What does major earthquake mean?
It means that the earthquake is large and powerful.
Did they have an earthquake in China?
No, the recent large earthquake of 9.0 was off the coast of Japan along with many hundreds of aftershocks since the initial very large earthquake.
What will hapend if there is an earthquake under the ocean?
If its a large earthquake, you can expect a tsunami to follow
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.
Would a large earthquake cause more damage than a small earthquake?
yes
Is an earthquake large enough to split the world?
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What trigered the tsunami in japan?
the large earthquake
Which of the following is not a major accident is it hazmat spill earthquake aircraft crash or large-scale fire?
earthquake
Was the Haiti earthquake the smallest earthquake?
No. The earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 was a 7.0, which is a very large earthquake, though by no means the largest. The smallest earthquakes are too small to even be felt.
Is an earthquake is also called a trembler?
An earthquake is called an earthquake no matter whether it is small or large. An earth tremor is just a general term used by people to describe a small earthquake.
