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Some more material on causes of earthquakes?
Earthquakes are caused when huge pressures deep in the Earth cause rocks to shift or break.
Why earthquakes cause more damage than others?
The biggest earthquakes do not always cause the most damage if they strike unpopulated areas, or areas where the local infrastructure was built to withstand severe earthquakes. Also some big earthquakes may be high in intensity, but very short in duration, causing less damage.
Why do some areas of the world have more earthquakes than others?
Some areas have more earthquakes because they are located near tectonic plate boundaries where the Earth's plates interact and cause seismic activity. The movement of these plates can lead to the buildup of stress in the Earth's crust, which is released as earthquakes. Areas with more active faults are more likely to experience frequent earthquakes.
Why do some earthquakes affect countries more severely than others?
Because there are tectonic plates in our world and if you live on the boundaries of Australia you will. Have more earthquakes because the plates will rub and cause the earth to shake
Why are tsunamis associated with earthquakes?
Well, earthquakes do cause tsunamis. But only underwater earthquakes. Plus, they have to be a transform plate boundary earthquake(caused by subduction).Any displacement of water will cause a tsunami. In short, some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis.
Do the Andes have more earthquakes or tornadoes?
The Andes are more prone to earthquakes as they are located at, and were in fact formed by, a subduction zone just to the west of South America. Tornadoes are more common in the interior and eastern parts of South America.
Why do some volcanic eruptions cause more deaths than other?
Because some poor countries don't have safe buildings whereas rich countries do.
Major danger of earthquakes?
Earthquakes can cause several types of damage. Some of the major damage they can cause are collapsed building, sinkholes, tsunamis, and loss of life.
Does an earthquake cause damage?
Many do, yes. Some earthquakes cause abolsutely catestrophic damage.
Is an earthquake more severe than a tornado?
It depends as both earthquakes and tornadoes vary greatly in severity. Most earthquakes are so weak that the can't even be felt, only detected by sensitive instruments. Some tornado will cause little or no damage. However, the worst earthquakes are more destuctive than the worst tornadoes, as they can cause much more widespread damage.
Why are some places more at risk of an earthquake than others?
Some places are more at risk of earthquakes due to their proximity to tectonic plate boundaries, where the Earth's crust is more likely to shift and cause seismic activity. Areas along fault lines or subduction zones are particularly prone to earthquakes. Additionally, regions with a history of seismic activity are more likely to experience earthquakes in the future.
Why do some earthquakes cause terrible damage?
most of the time it depends what country it is
