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It reach up to Magnitude 8.8 and is really devastating because of the position of the epicenter
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What measurements is used to determine the strength of an earthquake?
There are 2 ways.Richter scale. This is an objective method, and is a scale of 1-10, each 0.1 increase in size is a 10 fold increase in power. (it is only possible, even with a mega-thrust quake to reach 9 on the Richter scale). This is the most accurate and commonly used scaleMercalli Scale. This is a subjective scale, and the reading is based on the damage done by the earthquake. It is a scale of roman numerals between 1-14.
How does an earthquake impact the natural environment?
In an earthquake the plates on the earth move and if they scrape past each other then a shock wave will be generated. If the crash into each other then they can sometimes form mountains and also let out a shock wave also one plate is forced under the other and that rock is melted down. If they pull apart then that also creates a shock wave and the gap left is filled with magma and forms a new part of the plate. Also it depends on the damage done to the things around it as to what is done to the environment.Well usually the normal happens, but if the earthquake is REALLY strong, it may start squirting out lava.
Which type of seismic waves will reach a nearby city first when an earthquake occurs?
Primary and secondary waves.
How can people build houses when the earthquake has destroyed all their materials and organizations can't reach them?
Many types of makeshift temporary shelters can be built, including tents.
Do many hurricanes or earthquakes happen is Lisbon Portugal?
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon Earthquake, took place on Saturday 1 November 1755, at around 9:40 in the morning. The earthquake was followed by a Tsunami and fires, which caused near-total destruction of Lisbon in the Kingdom of Portugal, and adjoining areas.This is considered as the first and the last earthquake attack on portugal::It also got struck by an earthquake in 1969 but it was a minor one..
What did Hurricane Isaac reach on the Richter scale?
Hurricanes are not rated on the Richter scale; earthquakes are. Hurricane Isaac was rated a category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
What measurements is used to determine the strength of an earthquake?
There are 2 ways.Richter scale. This is an objective method, and is a scale of 1-10, each 0.1 increase in size is a 10 fold increase in power. (it is only possible, even with a mega-thrust quake to reach 9 on the Richter scale). This is the most accurate and commonly used scaleMercalli Scale. This is a subjective scale, and the reading is based on the damage done by the earthquake. It is a scale of roman numerals between 1-14.
How long did it take 1960 Chile tsunami to reach Hawaii?
Ten Minutes in whole- which is pretty long for an earthquake as the one in 1989 lasted only fifteen seconds- and that was on the Richter scale about 7.1. The aftermath lasted a lot longer than ten minutes though, Valdivia still hasn't fully recovered from its "earthquake" shock.
Is Chile's earthquake bigger than Haiti's?
Yes and No. The Feb 27 Chile quake released much more energy( 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale) while the Jan 12 2010 Haiti quake released 7.0 but the Haiti quake killed over 210 000 people while the Chile quake death toll will perhaps reach 1000.
What did Loma Prieta reach on the Richter scale?
Most sources say either 6.9 or 7.1 so i suppose it would be 6.9-7.1
Do Brazil get erthqaces?
Sure. But not like the ones in Japan or USA or any other country. Most of the earthquakes doesn't reach 4 in Richter scale.
Which country does strong ultraviolet radiation reach?
Chile
How long did it take the tsunami to reach Chile?
200 sbhhA
Who was the next European to reach Chile after Ferdinand Magellan?
The next Europeans to reach Chile were Diego de Almagro and his band of Spanish conquistadors, who came from Peru in 1535 seeking gold.
How big does the rictor scale reach?
it can reach up to 10
What waves are the first to reach a seismograph after an earthquake?
Primary waves
What transverse wave is the first to reach the location of an earthquake?
P wave
