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The odds of Ontario to have a large scale earthquake is slim to none due to the fact that Ontario doesn't sit on a fault line. The fault lines are what causes earthquake. For example, San Fransisco sits directly on top of the San Andreas fault line. When an earthquake hits, the impact is always devastating. Even recently with the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, Haiti sits close to the Carribean fault line. This is what caused the Earthquake.
Waterloo Ontario had an earthquake @1:48pmr June 23 2010 "3.5 or higher"
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What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
Why do the chances of an earthquake increase rather than decrease as time passes since the last earthquake?
stress builds up on a fault line over time and then releases all of the stress in an earthquake.
Would a large earthquake cause more damage than a small earthquake?
yes
What can cause damage for days or months after a large earthquake?
after shocks can be deadly - sometimes as bad as the earthquake itself!
Which of the following is not a major accident is it hazmat spill earthquake aircraft crash or large-scale fire?
earthquake
Why is fire damage a large concern during an earthquake?
Fire damage to a structure weakens the stability of the structure. Structures with fire damage are a concern during an earthquake due to their stability and the high chances of them collapsing.
What does major earthquake mean?
It means that the earthquake is large and powerful.
Did they have an earthquake in China?
No, the recent large earthquake of 9.0 was off the coast of Japan along with many hundreds of aftershocks since the initial very large earthquake.
What closest large city near Paris Ontario?
London Ontario
What will hapend if there is an earthquake under the ocean?
If its a large earthquake, you can expect a tsunami to follow
What is a large earthquake?
A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.
Why do the chances of an earthquake increase rather than decrease as time passes since the last earthquake?
stress builds up on a fault line over time and then releases all of the stress in an earthquake.
Will a earthquake ever happen in Cambridge Ontario?
I'm currently in Cambridge, Ontario, and our office just (2010-06-23 @ 1:48pm EST) felt a slight tremor. >> William Homerston (Galt, Cambridge, Ontario) siqqest thing ever. i want another!! (:
Would a large earthquake cause more damage than a small earthquake?
yes
Is an earthquake large enough to split the world?
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What trigered the tsunami in japan?
the large earthquake
How large in square kilometers is Ontario?
1,076,395
