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Why does an earthquakes damage decrease the further away you are?
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Energy in seismic waves is lost as they travel through the ground. As such the further they travel from the epicentre of the earthquake, the greater the energy loss and the less damage they can do.
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Why does the risk of earthquakes vary across the US?
Earthquakes tend to occur most often at or near the boundaries between tectonic plates. One such boundary runs along the coast of the Western United States all the way from the bottom of California to Alaska. So places near this boundary are at the highest risk of earthquakes. As you move further east, you move further away from this tectonic plate boundary so the risk of earthquakes goes down (although they can still happen).
Why can you feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away?
You can feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away because of the (vibrations) that flow through the ground .
What is the difference between the damage of tornado and an earthquake?
Tornado damage is caused by wind and debris, with the first visible damage usually occurring to the roof, windows, and exterior walls. Earthquake damage is caused by shaking and distortion of the ground. Structures destroyed by earthquakes usually collapses where they stand while those destroyed by tornadoes are often at least partially blown away.
Why do areas away from plate boundaries are not affected by earthquakes?
Plate boundaries, as the San Andreas fault demonstrates, are likely to cause earthquakes as sudden releases of stored energy occur when the two plates suddenly slip past each other. Naturally the further you are from the plate boundary the less intense the effect of quakes.
Why does an earthquake get weaker as you move further away from the epicentre?
This is because the waves fade as they get further away from the epicentre.
Why do earthquakes happen at Haiti?
Because it's further away for the epicenter
Do arteries get smaller as they move further from the heart?
The blood pressure in the arteries will decrease as they move further away from the heart. The arteries are the vessels which regulate the blood pressure from the heart.Ê
Do housing prices usually decrease as you farther away from the downtown area and if so why?
Yes, because there is less demand for the property as it is further away from everything everyone wants.
Why does the risk of earthquakes vary across the US?
Earthquakes tend to occur most often at or near the boundaries between tectonic plates. One such boundary runs along the coast of the Western United States all the way from the bottom of California to Alaska. So places near this boundary are at the highest risk of earthquakes. As you move further east, you move further away from this tectonic plate boundary so the risk of earthquakes goes down (although they can still happen).
How is the damage form an earthequake different from that of a tornado?
First, how they cause damage is different. Tornadoes cause damage with extreme winds and flying debris. Earthquakes cause damage by shaking buildings and deforming the ground beneath them. Weaker tornadoes cause damage almost exclusively to the outside of a building. Siding and roof material can be stripped away, gutters and awnings taken down, and windows broken. Stronger tornadoes can tear away roofs and walls and scatter some of the debris downwind. When houses are leveled by very strong tornadoes even greater amounts of debris are scattered. The very strongest of tornadoes blow houses away, leaving behind a bare foundation. In a sense tornadoes destroy buildings from the top down and from the outside in. Minor earthquakes can crack walls and cause loose objects to fall. Stronger earthquakes can lead to the partial collapse of many buildings. Very strong earthquakes will level most buildings, but the debris mostly stays on the foundation. Since earthquakes originate underground they easily cause damage to a building's foundation. Damage to the foundation is rare in tornadoes.
Why can we feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away?
The intensity of earthquakes is very high. So it can be felt hundreds of miles away.
Does the atmospheric pressure increase or decrease as you move upward away from sea level?
The pressure will decrease, fall, as your altitude increases. No it would not it would increase above sea level
Why can you feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away?
You can feel earthquakes hundreds of miles away because of the (vibrations) that flow through the ground .
What other things can decrease damage from earthquake?
Stable buildings, being prepared, not using any flames, staying away from unstable buildings STAYING CALM!
What happen to the force of gravity when you get further from the earth?
As you get further away from Earth, the gravitational forces between you and Earth decrease. But the gravitational forces between you and something else might increase, like between you and the moon, or between you and the sun.
What is a decrease in math?
A decrease in math is when you are taking away something :)
Do earthquakes most often occur at faults that are away from plate boundary?
Earthquakes infrequently occur away from plate boundaries. Most earthquakes occur at plate boundaries because of the stress caused by the interacting plates.
