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Where can I find out more about earthquake insurance?
You can find out more about earthquake insurance. You can do this by going to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake_insurance and www.walletpop.com/2010/01/.../earthquake-insurance-is-it-worth-it/.
Why do earthquakes usually cause more destruction than volcanoes?
are you asking which is more dangerous because if so volcano's are very dangerous but they don't happen as often as earthquake's. earthquakes would be more dangerous because they happen very often tearing down many home and countries also volcano's are pretty bad as well but there aren't very many of them so the answer would be an earth quake.
Can you feel seismic waves if you are sitting on the floor during an earthquaKE?
maybe; the more powerful the earthquake, the more likely you are to feel it.
Would a large earthquake cause more damage than a small earthquake?
yes
What is the energy level difference between a magnitude 5 earthquake and a magnitude 4 earthquake?
30 times more energy released. 10 times more ground motion*
What is more dangerous a tsunami or earthquake?
Earthquake itself is not dangerous if you know how to response. as long as you are on the right place, for example on an open place or inside seismic resistant buildings, etc you will be fine. Many people killed during earthquake because of panic and do wrong thing. tsunami triggered by underwater earthquake and off course more more more dangerous than earthquake. for example if there is no tsunami in sendai, miyagi, iwate area (march 11, 2011) the people killed will be not so significant. tsunami is the most dangerous natural disaster in the world.
Is a flood a biohzard?
Not really; it's more of a natural disaster.
What is a catastrophes?
Typhoon, Flood, Earthquake, Tornado and many more.
Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
The size of what natural disaster is not necessarily an indication of its intensity?
The size of a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane, does not always reflect its intensity. For example, a smaller earthquake with high intensity can cause more damage than a larger earthquake with lower intensity. Therefore, it is important to consider factors beyond just the size when assessing the impact of a natural disaster.
What is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
A tsunami caused by an earthquake is generally more dangerous than the earthquake itself. Tsunamis can travel long distances in the ocean and cause widespread devastation when they hit coastal areas. They can inundate low-lying regions with powerful currents and flooding, resulting in significant loss of life and property damage.
Why do radiation disaster affect larger area than chemical disaster?
Radiation disasters are made for spreading, so it more dangerous than chemical disasters
Are blizzards considered as a natural disaster?
By definition yes a blizzard could be considered a natural disaster... (definition) A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard (e.g. flood, tornado, volcano eruption, earthquake, or landslide) that affects the environment, and leads to financial, environmental and/or human losses. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_disaster
When was a more devastating Japanese natural disaster?
Many people consider the recent earthquake in Japan (8.9 on Richter Scale) to be unprecendented in devastation.
What waves are more dangerous in an earthquake?
Generally, long-period surface waves such as Love waves and Rayleigh waves are more dangerous during an earthquake as they cause the most destruction to structures and infrastructure. These waves have the ability to shake the ground horizontally and vertically, leading to significant ground movement and potential building collapse.
Is a Tasmanian devil more likely to meet a bushfire or drought or flood?
All are likely. However, the natural disaster a Tasmanian Devil is most likely to encounter is bushfire.
Why did poor people suffer more during disaster?
it is because poor peole have small house to live during flood their small and weak home washes away.
