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In Kobe there were two sorts of Buildings,
the older ones,
and the newer ones
The older ones were made mostly of just wood, and therefore werent very sturdy and burned very easily too. Which made them easy targets for the earthquake, and the post-earthquake fires.
However the newer ones were built with earthquakes in mind, and were made with steel frames, and extra support (etc.) unlike the older wooden houses. This made them harder to burn or knock down.
Although, some weren't as 'earthquake-proof' as thought and did fall down as well. But the majority of the newer buildings managed to survive the earthquake
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Why are earthquake proof buildings only found in some earthquake prone areas?
Earthquake proof buildings are more expensive to build. Some people do not have the extra money.
What were the social impacts of the Kobe earthquake 1995?
footprint impact the earth got some more wrinkles as well
Why do earthquakes destroy some buildings and not others?
Daring an earthquake, the ground shakes, twists, and heaves, causing buildings to move. Houses can shift on their foundations, crack, and tumble to the ground. Some buildings, however, are built to withstand violent earthquakes. Some are also braced with special materials to keep them standing.
What can be done during earthquake to help you survive?
An Earthquake is dangerous and can damage and destroy buildings a way to ensure that you can protect your family, is to make sure that when somebody tells you tolect your belongings and go far away, but sometimes that isnt the case, mother nature can strike at any time, so you need to be pepared, make sure that if you can feel a shuder quickly run upstairs with your belongings and hide under some hard back things, if you are lucky run outside as quick as possible and stay away from buildings.
Is circular shaped building safe in earthquake prone area?
depends on the structural make, some are designed to survive through some earth quakes doesn't depend on shape really.
Why did some of the buildings survive the Kobe earthquake and some did'NT?
because buildings built after 1960 were earthquake proof
Why are earthquake proof buildings only found in some earthquake prone areas?
Earthquake proof buildings are more expensive to build. Some people do not have the extra money.
What happened to the homeless people after the Kobe earthquake?
People were homeless and some died
What is one historic earthquake?
1906 San Francisco earthquake. Damage still can be seen on some older buildings.
What were the social impacts of the Kobe earthquake 1995?
footprint impact the earth got some more wrinkles as well
What damage did the chino hills earthquake cause?
some damage was done in some old buildings in Pomona
Who don't all buildings collapse when there is an earthquake?
Well, not all don't collapse because some are strong enough to hold themselves during an earthquake.
What happens to the environment after an earthquake?
After an earthquake, the environment goes through some changes. Plates under the ground are shifted, and trees and buildings may be damaged.
What are some measures to prepare for an earthquake?
kill yourself cause you ain't getting out of it or survive
How did the Kobe earthquake effect Kobe?
people died of a 5m wall of fire and the weight of topperling buildings killed a large amount if you want to know more copy and paste this into the address box (: http://www.sln.org.uk/geography/enquiry/we39.htm
What are some labs you can do to resemble an earthquake?
I know one lab you can do. You will need blocks and a wobbly table. This lab is kind of mediocre, but it is a good way to learn about earthquake-resistant structures. basically, you build buildings and shake the table. The tall buildings will fall but the low buildings are just slightly harmed.
In the 1985 Mexico city earthquake how many building got dowend?
Approximately 30,000 buildings were fully destroyed; buildings with partial damage that had to be demolished counted for some 68,000.
