Fire damage to a structure weakens the stability of the structure. Structures with fire damage are a concern during an earthquake due to their stability and the high chances of them collapsing.
yes
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
Usually you will get greatest damage:* If the earthquake release a large amount of energy, and * If the earthquake gets close to inhabited areas.
Sometimes, buildings weakened by an earthquake, then it would collapse during a aftershock.
A magnitude of 8.0 earthquake could be classified as a low intensity by descriptions of damage to buildings and terrain. The intensity is often greatest near the earthquakes epicenter.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake is considered a moderate earthquake. It can cause damage to buildings and structures in the immediate area near the epicenter, depending on the depth and other factors. However, it is not typically classified as a large earthquake.
Well a small Earthquake doesn't do as much damage as a large Earthquake. There are about 8 000 earthquakes per day except you cant really fell them! There magnitude on the Ritcher scale is 2,0 and less. But the large ones cause sometimes buildings to fall and bridges... And maybe even a TSUNAMI!!! The large ones on the Ritcher scale is 9,0 and up!!! They also kill lots of people!
Aftershocks
During an earthquake in the ocean, ships may experience rough and unpredictable sea conditions due to the seismic activity. They may also be at risk of encountering tsunamis generated by the earthquake, causing large and dangerous waves that can damage or capsize the ship. Vessels are advised to move to deeper waters or ports to minimize the impact of the earthquake on their safety.
If you mean damage to the surrounding are then it all depends on how built up the area is. Most damage is caused by structural collapse so more built up areas will see a higher amount of damage than a less built up, more rural area. If you mean damage to the earths crust itself then you need to look at what type of earthquake it was and the location of the epicentre (the point of origin)