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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agothey collapse because of what type of ground it is placed on
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∙ 12y agoBuildings Collapse during an earthquake because when the tectonic plates under the ground shift, it causes the buildings to move with the plates.
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∙ 13y agowell basically, the structure of the buildings are not strong enough to withhold the tremors of the earthquake, therefore causing the buildings to tumble.
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∙ 14y agocause of the earthquake
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When during the day is an earthquake at its strongest?
An earthquake is never deadlier in strengh but during the night when most people are asleep is the most deadly time as when buildings collapse the people inside get crushed or buried alive
What damage can earthquake cause?
Earthquakes can cause damage to life and property. Buildings and roads can collapse because of that.
Inward collapse of Buildings during blast?
It's called an implosion.
Why did so many people in the kashmir earthquake?
collapse of poorly constructed buildings led to most of the deaths
Why did the earthquake in Haiti cause more destruction property than a similar earthquake in japan did?
Hati. The poor infrastructure of the buildings made whole cities collapse
Why are aftershocks dangerous to buildings after a large earthquake?
Sometimes, buildings weakened by an earthquake, then it would collapse during a aftershock.
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 causes walls and buildings to crumble during an earthquake?
the cause of structures to collapse during earthquakes are upheavals of tectonic plates..
What causes the most injuries during an earthquake?
Falling and collapsing Buildings and other falling things
When during the day is an earthquake at its strongest?
An earthquake is never deadlier in strengh but during the night when most people are asleep is the most deadly time as when buildings collapse the people inside get crushed or buried alive
How can modern building codes help prevent death during an earthquake?
Structure built to poor standards or no standards are likely to collapse during an earthquake, often killing or injuring people inside. Buildings constructed to modern codes, especially codes that consider earthquakes, are far less likely to collapse.
Statement about the cause of building collapse during an earthquake is FALSE?
Some soils under buildings become liquefied due to severe shaking. thats false
Why did the earthquake in Turkey in 1999 cause the new buildings to collapse?
Graft and poor construction techniques.
Is it safer below or above the ground during an earthquake?
Above ground. If you are below ground then there is something above you and this may collapse on you. The safest place to be during an earthquake is on the ground out in the open where nothing can fall on you. Earthquakes do not kill many people directly, it is falling buildings that do that.
What damage can earthquake cause?
Earthquakes can cause damage to life and property. Buildings and roads can collapse because of that.
What is another threat to people during an earthquake besides ground shaking?
Buildings and bridges collapsing, fires as a result of collapse, loss of water and electricity from damage to utilities, etc.
What can an earthquake distroy?
An earthquake CAN destroy anything: Asphalt highways, cement buildings, steel buildings, concrete sidewalks, steel bridges, earthen dams, and can split mountains and knock down trees in the forests. The earth (land) moves during a quake, and anything sitting atop the land will (or can) collapse.
