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uring an earthquake houses and opther bulding gets torn down. so all the electrical things are being disruptued. you would have gases in the house due to wires under the house breaking. so the gases get to close to the uncontained electricity and sparks. which starts the fire
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How much is earthquake insurance in Sacramento California?
It depends on a few factors, such as the value of your home and the % of deductible you choose. These deductibles are much higher than your home insurance policy. This is simply because earthquakes do not happen as often as Fires do and therefore its harder to estimate replacement costs.
Where does earthquake occur often?
Most come through California or islands on the west coast.
What can you predict of when and where an earthquake will occur?
The most recent major earthquake occured near Haiti. Earthquakes occur most often in seismically active regions, most often the South Pacific around the so called "Pacific Ring of Fire", and any region where continental plates interact.
How often do earthquakes occur in Illinois?
I'm not too sure, but I know that is isn't very often.
Had hollister ever had an earthquake?
Yes, Hollister California has earthquakes quite often. Within the last year, Hollister has had 663. Most of these are very small.
Is fire a major problem after earthquake?
It often can be. The earthquake can break gas lines and electricity lines which cause the fires.
foreshock?
is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake
Fore shock?
Is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake.
A major earthquake often generate smaller earthquake called?
These smaller earthquakes are called aftershocks. Aftershocks can often be as strong as the earthquake its self and there can be many.
Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?
An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.
Movements following a major earthquake often produce smaller earthquakes called?
Aftershock
Does letting small fires burn prevent forest fires?
yes as it is often used as a bridge to prevent major fires from spreading althought any kind of fire near trees is a general bad idea
The adjustments of materials that follow a major earthquake often generate smaller earthquakes called?
aftershocks
How can eels live?
They often don't, which is a major problem in society today
Is a fire a secondary effect of earthquakes?
Fire is often, but not always a secondary effect of earthquakes. If the earthquake strikes a populated area, it is likely to break natural gas pipes, and to cause other damage in human structures that will result in fires. In an unpopulated region, an earthquake may not cause a fire.
What are 6 seasonal fires that occur and ways to prevent them?
Forest fires are often "seasonal" in nature.
How is fire an earthquake hazard?
Earthquakes often cause gaslines to burst and electricity cables to fall. These (and the usual dropped candles, damaged heaters and simple arson) can result in fires that will cause massive further damage to any stricken area if they are not controlled e.g. parts of the city after the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.
