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An earthquake generates seismic waves that travel through the Earth's crust, which can extend over long distances. These waves can cause ground shaking and structural damage even in areas far from the earthquake's epicenter. Additionally, secondary effects such as tsunamis or landslides triggered by the quake can also lead to damage far away. The intensity and impact depend on the earthquake's magnitude, depth, and the geological characteristics of the intervening areas.
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Can hurricanes cause an earthquake?
No, earthquakes are triggered when a tectonic plate shifts. An earthquake takes place in the ground. Hurricanes, on the other hand, take place in the sky. It will take an enormous hurricane to move an area by one centimeter. But, they can never cause earthquakes.
When an earthquake happens what carries the released energy from one place to another?
Awe and Wonder
What are specific actions that take place during a earthquake?
during an earthquake the plates under us release which forms an earthquake which brings great damage. buildings might fall, fire, e.t.c. some earthquakes are really weak to even notice them. :)
Where is the place where an earthquake is started?
in america
What might cause people to fall during an earthquake?
When the earth shakes, it starts to crumble and break so that the people fall over and, they are not stable, or in a safe place
How does an earthquake in one place cause damage in another place far away?
seismic waves :)
Which earthquake fault cause the most damage strike slip reverse or normal?
The amount of damage caused by an earthquake fault does not depend on the type of fault (strike-slip, reverse, normal). The severity of damage is mainly influenced by factors such as the magnitude of the earthquake, the depth of the focus, the distance from populated areas, and the building codes in place.
Can an earthquake cause the world any damage?
Earthquakes have the potential to cause significant damage depending on their magnitude and location. They can result in infrastructure destruction, loss of life, and economic impact. However, with proper preparedness measures in place, the impact of earthquakes can be minimized.
Where is the most damage done when an earthquake occurs?
The surface that is right above the epicenter of the earthquake,or the place that is right above where the earthquake starts.
What happens in a 7.0 earthquake?
An earthquake that measures 7.0 on the Richter Scale will result in the following: Can cause serious damage over larger areas. Major damage in all structures, ground cracked, pipes broken, shift foundation.
What does the intensity of an earthquake measure?
The amplitude and acceleration of ground shaking at a particular place as well as the resultant damage to buildings and other infrastructure. Unlike earthquake magnitude, the intensity can vary from place to place.
What is the measure of how much damage an earthquake causes the surface is called?
The measure of how much damage an earthquake causes at the surface is called the "intensity" of the earthquake. This is typically assessed using the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, which rates the effects of an earthquake based on observations of damage and human experiences. Intensity varies from place to place depending on factors like distance from the epicenter, geological conditions, and building structures.
Why an earthquake from far country can course a tsunami in a country in another continent?
Well, an earthquake in a place can cause a Tsunami in a in a country located in another continent because of the waves caused by the earthquake. When the earthquake makes the ground shake the water surrounding it will form big waves. These waves will go through the ocean and probably go over another country causing the water to get into the coast (causing a tsunami).
Can a natural disaster cause people to move?
It depends what you mean by move. If you mean move like move from one place to another then I guess a tsunami can and an earthquake can.
List three ways in which earthquakes can cause damage?
The damage that an earthquake inflicts depends on its magnitude and the characteristics of the ground in the area where it hits. Some examples of damages that can occur after an earthquake are landslides, the collapse of structures and the loss of lives.
What damage result's where there in the Kobe Japan earthquake?
the sort of damage that took place was that buildings fell down and roads were twisted , bridges fell down. this was all because they weren't earthquake proof.
Which place is least likely to have an earthquake in the US?
I heard while back that the state of Florida is the least likely to have an earthquake. But Hurricanes...that's another story.
