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Which scale provides intensity maps of earthquake damage?
The seismic scale that measures the intensity of earthquake damage is called the Mercalli intensity scale. This scale measures the effect an earthquake has on people and surroundings.
Where would earthquake damage be more - near the epicenter or away from the epicenter?
All other factors being equal, the seismic waves will be felt most strongly at or near to the epicentre of the earthquake.
Which types of seismic waves produce the most damage during the earthquake?
Love and Rayleigh waves which are collectively known as surface waves cause the most damage during earthquakes.
What caused the ground to shake so strongly in Christchurch's earthquake?
seismic waves Seismic waves are energy that travel through the earth's layers, and are caused by the release of energy from the earthquake. This release of energy causes the crust to move, rip, and tear causing a lot of damage if close to the surface.
What words describe Earthquake?
Seismic activity or seismic event. They may also be known as a tremor or temblor (which is derived from the Spanish "to shake").
What kind of waves are responsible for all the damage an earthquake cause?
seismic waves
Which scale provides intensity maps of earthquake damage?
The seismic scale that measures the intensity of earthquake damage is called the Mercalli intensity scale. This scale measures the effect an earthquake has on people and surroundings.
What moves outward from the source of an earthquake?
Seismic waves move outward from the source of an earthquake. These waves carry the energy released during the earthquake and can cause shaking and damage as they propagate through the Earth's crust.
Did the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 have a higher seismic moment than the San Francisco earthquake of 1906?
because it caused more damage
How does an earthquake in one place cause damage in another place far away?
seismic waves :)
Which seismic waves cause most of damage during an earthquake?
The L- Wave or the Love and Rayleigh waves (collectively known as surface waves) cause most of the damage during an earthquake.
What precautions should be taken in areas with high seismic activity to ensure safety and minimize damage?
In areas with high seismic activity, precautions should be taken to ensure safety and minimize damage. Some key measures include securing heavy furniture and objects, reinforcing buildings with seismic retrofitting, creating emergency plans, and educating the community on earthquake safety procedures.
What was the response of the Newcastle community after the Newcastle earthquake?
The community were disappointed as they had to pay for the damage so they couldn't control a natural disaster like an earthquake.
A building able to stand up against an earthquake is considered to be?
Seismically resilient. This means it is designed to withstand the effects of an earthquake, such as ground shaking, without significant damage or collapse. The building's structure is engineered to absorb and dissipate the seismic forces, ensuring the safety of occupants and minimizing structural damage.
Which seismic wave cause most of the damage during an earthquake?
The L- Wave or the Love and Rayleigh waves (collectively known as surface waves) cause most of the damage during an earthquake.
Why does an earthquakes damage decrease the further away you are?
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.
Earthquake release energy in the form of?
Earthquakes release energy in the form of seismic waves, which travel outward from the earthquake source. These waves cause the ground to shake and can lead to destruction and damage to buildings and infrastructure. The amount of energy released by an earthquake is measured on the Richter scale.
