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Why these earthquakes seem much larger in the Midwest compared to those in the West?
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∙ 8y ago
The soft soils of the Midwest amplify the shaking (much like jello does) compared to the hard near surface rock in the West.
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Are tornadoes or earthquakes worse?
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Earthquakes because they have no warning, and effect much larger ares of land.Volcanoes aren't the answer because you can get out of the waymuch faster and most of the time you will have a warning (sign) before it actually happens.---- Date: March, 20, 2013 ----
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Which areas are greater-those affected by earthquakes or those affected by volcanoes?
Earthquakes because they have no warning, and effect much larger ares of land.Volcanoes aren't the answer because you can get out of the waymuch faster and most of the time you will have a warning (sign) before it actually happens.---- Date: March, 20, 2013 ----
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If a landslide happens near an ocean will tsunami form?
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What scale is used to measure earthquake intensity?
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