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Damage from earthquakes include collapsed buildings, fallen telephone poles & trees, fires, gas leaks, disruption of water/sewer lines, damage to infrastructure (roads, highways, and bridges), etc. Pulled/broken power lines can cause power outages and electrical fires.
Falling debris and wreckage can damage cars, property, humans, and animals alike.
Damage to homes include broken windows, glass and mirrors in addition to gas or electrical fires. Homes and buildings can become completely destroyed or unsafe to live in causing large numbers of people to become homeless overnight.
Large earthquakes at sea can cause tsunamis which in turn can cause great damage to ships at sea and to the land if it hits ground.
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What is the name of the earthquake that caused hati?
Earthquakes aren't given names, but they are given magnitudes, if that's helpful. The magnitude for the earthquake that caused the Hati disaster was 7.0.
What is the name of the Kobe japan fault?
The fault that caused the 1995 Kobe earthquake was the Nojima fault.
What was the name of the earthquake that killed 140000 people?
The Tutti Earthquake
What is the name of larger earthquake called?
A larger earthquake is typically referred to as a "megathrust earthquake." These earthquakes occur at subduction zones where one tectonic plate is forced under another. They can generate significant seismic activity and are often associated with substantial damage and tsunamis. The term "megathrust" generally describes earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.5 or greater.
What is the name above an earthquake?
The point at which the earthquake starts - is the Epicentre.
Good Friday earthquake is a name given to?
The Good Friday earthquake is the name given to a powerful earthquake that occurred in Alaska on March 27, 1964. It remains the most powerful recorded earthquake in North American history and caused widespread damage and tsunamis.
What is the name of the earthquake that caused hati?
Earthquakes aren't given names, but they are given magnitudes, if that's helpful. The magnitude for the earthquake that caused the Hati disaster was 7.0.
What is the name of the scale that rates earthquake damage at a particular location?
The scale that rates earthquake damage at a particular location is called the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale. It measures the intensity of shaking and resulting damage felt at a specific location during an earthquake, rather than the earthquake's magnitude.
What is the name of the disturbance that removes most of the organisms and damages the soil?
This can be caused by an earthquake or by soil erosion.
Name the point where an earthquake is strongest?
The strongest point in an earthquake is the epicenter.
What name is given to a gigantic ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under water?
It's a tsunami.
Name of the hurricane that has caused the most damage?
The costliest hurricane on record was Katrina.
What is the name of the tropical cyclone that caused storm damage and flooding in the north of new zealand?
Wilma is the name you are looking for
Another name for an earthquake?
Another name for an earthquake is a temblor.
What is the technical name for stroke?
The technical name for stroke is "cerebrovascular accident" (CVA). This term refers to the sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, which can lead to brain cell damage and neurological impairment. Strokes can be classified into two main types: ischemic, caused by a blockage in blood vessels, and hemorrhagic, caused by bleeding in or around the brain.
What is another name for a bruise which is caused by a blunt force that damage blood vessel in muscle tissue?
Strain
What is another name for a bruise which is caused by a blunt force that damage blood vessels in muscle tissue?
Strain
