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Because buildings, bridges, houses, pipes and power lines usually won't remain standing if you give the ground they stand on a good shake.
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What is the solution to minimize the damage of a volcanic eruption?
Make troughs to lead the lava away from cities/towns
What are most damaged by earthquakes?
building and towns
What is the damage volcanoes cause?
Volcanic eruptions can cause earthquakes, fast floods, mud slides, and rock falls. Lava can travel very far and burn, bury, or damage anything in its path, including people, houses, and trees. The large amount of dust and ash can cause roofs to fall, makes it hard to breathe, and is normally very smelly. The ground around the volcano is not secure and can cause big earthquakes.
What damage do earthquakes tsunamis and landslides cause?
A lot of damage
What describes the relationship between earthquakes and volcanoes?
earthquakes and volcanoes are caused by the shaking of the earth. Both can cause damage.
What do countries do after earthquakes?
They rebuild the towns or cities , individuals help people they rebuild their lives.
Why are tsunamis unique?
They are unique because they are massive and cause a lot of damage to countries, towns and cities
What is the solution to minimize the damage of a volcanic eruption?
Make troughs to lead the lava away from cities/towns
What are cities towns and countries called?
cities towns and countries
Do most people live in cities or in the country in Ireland?
Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.Most people live in cities or large towns in Ireland.
What is the biggest danger during earthquakes?
Probably the single largest danger during earthquakes are the collapse of buildings and or falling debris which can cause severe injury or death. Another major danger is the potential for fire and explosion due to damage to underground services such as gas mains as well as damage to gas pipework in damaged or collapsed structures. Cities or towns near the coast in earthquake prone areas may also be at risk from tsunami.
How much of Japan did the earthquake destroy?
80 square miles. alot of cities and surrounding towns. the earthquakes epicenter was at the north east coast of Honshu Island.
What happened to Japan after the earthquakes?
The tsunami was triggered by the earthquake wiped out many towns. This caused further damage that led to the accident at the Fukashimi Nuclear Power plant.
How many towns and cities are there in Spain?
About 8105 cities, towns, and villages in Spain
What has the author Abdul Rehman written?
Abdul Rehman has written: 'Historic towns of Punjab' -- subject(s): Ancient Cities and towns, Antiquities, Cities and towns, Ancient, Cities and towns, Medieval, History, Local, Local History, Medieval Cities and towns
What are most damaged by earthquakes?
building and towns
How many cities and towns are there in Australia?
I don't know the exact number of towns and cities in Australia, but in the English Wikipedia there are listed mor than 2,500 towns and cities.
