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Why should people move to higher ground if near a coastline when an earthquake hits?
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When earthquakes hit at sea, they usually create tsunamis with waves that can be over 30 feet in height. Moving to higher ground prevents you from being swept away when the tsunami hits land.
The Tallest on record was 1720 feet tall, it hit Lituya Bay, Alaska on July 9, 1958. Most do not reach such enormous heights but its safer to get out of its way no matter how tall it is.
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How many people died in the earthquake in Montana?
The 1958 earthquake in Montana killed 28 people. No one died in the 2005 earthquake.
How long is the coastline of Mappleton?
why do people go to mappleton ?
How many people died in Haiti's earthquake in the capital?
230,000 people died in Hati's Earthquake! :(
How many people died in Valdivia earthquake?
Approx. 2000
Do people get hurt by an earthquake?
Yes, people can get hurt by an earthquake. The shaking of the ground can cause buildings and structures to collapse or suffer significant damage, leading to injuries or fatalities. Additionally, falling debris, landslides, and tsunamis triggered by earthquakes can also cause harm to people.
Did the people in japan get any warning before the earthquake?
The alarms did sound, but considering how fast the tsunami followed on the heels of the earthquake, there was no time to head for higher ground.
Is earthquake a type of tsunami?
No, a tsunami MAY occur after an earthquake, if the epicenter of the quake was underwater. Tsunamis do not always follow an underwater earthquake, though. That adds to people's uncertainty after a quake, especially about whether they should flee to higher ground after a quake.
How could a tsunami's damages be minimized?
A tsunami is a force of nature and the result of a power earthquake , so a warning system might help get people to higher ground and away from the ocean.
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 is an earthquake and a seismic activity?
A seismic activity is an earthquake... An earthquake is when the tectonic plates (under ground) clash together, which causes an earthquake. Earthquakes can be very small or huge depending on where the country is. They can kill thousands of people, knock down buildings and create huge cracks in the ground. They are measured on a Richter scale. :)
Did people die in japan earthquake?
Yes, about 15,787 people have died, 5,932 people were found injured and over 4,000 people are still missing. Some people believe this earthquake was not natural and was made by human hands, by exploding a bomb under-ground or in water which cause human made earthquake.
What are the 3 effects of higher ocean levels?
1. The Coastline Citys Will Be Flooded 2. More People will get Malaria 3. People will starve and go hungry
What will happen if people choose not to leave during an earthquake?
What happens is that people my die by getting crushed by falling buildings or the ground splitting apart.
Can an earthquake cause the world any damage?
An earthquake can definitely cause the world damage. In areas unprepared for earthquakes, it can cause massive damage to buildings and also kill people.
How did the kashmir earthquake occur?
two plates come together to causing the ground to shake, buildings to collapse and people to die.
How long did it take for the tsunami in Japan to hits its own coast of Honshu after the earthquake. In other words from the time of the earthquake how much time did people have to get away?
A Tsunami can travel as fast a jetliner in flight which is anywhere from 500-600 mph. The earthquake occurred about 80 miles of the coast, although a Tsunami will slow as it hits the coast line, you can figure residents had anywhere from 8 - 15 minutes to get to higher ground. Not much time!
Why people feel breathless as they climb higher and higher on a mountain?
The amount of oxygen decrease as they climb up... The higher you get from the ground the less oxygen you get.
