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What is the greatest earthquake recorded in 1920?
8.6 on Richter scale in Gansu, China.
What is the name of the strongest earthquake?
The loudest recorded earthquake occurred in Japan in March of 2011. The Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory and Oregon State University stated it was the loudest underwater sound ever recorded.
Where is shaking be greater if there is an earthquake?
its where it started from so there is going to be more pressure there
When an earthquake where is the greatest motion felt on the surface?
Right at top of the epicenter, the greatest shaking felt. It also depend on the types of soil. If the soil is soft then the intensity is amplified and where the soil is hard the intensity is damped.
What is the magnitude of the largest earthquake in the US?
Magnitude 9.2 including Alaska and 9.0 in the lower 48 states.According to USGS National Earthquake Information Center it was magnitude 9.2 on March 28, 1964 in Prince William Sound, Alaska.On January 26, 1700.was the largest known earthquake (magnitude 9.0) to have occurred in the "lower 48" United States that rocked Cascadia, a region 600 miles long that includes northern California, Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia
Where are the areas that are at greatest risk from earthquake?
Where plates meet
What caused the greatest destruction during the san francisco earthquake?
The earthquake itself caused the most damage and triggered more damage from fire as a result of gas mains burning and people who purposely torched their homes not covered for earthquake damage. The next dilemma to the largest destruction was the lack of water pressure for the fire hoses. Widespread panic caused more problems and damage. Discovery channel has a fascinating show on this subject. Perhaps you will be able to see it sometime.
Where did the greatest damage was done by an earthquake?
i think it Haiti or christchurch
The epicenter of the greatest us earthquake was in what state?
The Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 1964 had its epicenter near Prince Wiliam Sound, Alaska. It lasted about 5 minutes, and caused 131 deaths, but it may not be true.This earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and the most powerful earthquake to have an epicenter in the United States.
Who is the greatest soccer player in America?
Francisco Granados
What part of North America would have the greatest risk of earthquake damage?
Hawaii would have the greatest risk of volcano damage
What is the greatest earthquake recorded in 1920?
8.6 on Richter scale in Gansu, China.
Where the destruction is greatest for an earthquake?
Southern Asia so china, India, Persia...
Is the greatest intensity of an earthquake always found in the epicenter?
No, the greatest intensity of an earthquake is not always found at the epicenter. The intensity of an earthquake can vary at different locations depending on the distance from the epicenter, the depth of the earthquake, and the local geological conditions. In some cases, the intensity may be greater at locations further away from the epicenter due to the way seismic waves propagate.
What has been the greatest influence on England law and government?
what has been the greatest influence on England 's law and government
Which earhquake wave cause the largest damage?
Usually you will get greatest damage:* If the earthquake release a large amount of energy, and * If the earthquake gets close to inhabited areas.
What state was the greatest earthquake in?
The epicenter of the largest ever US earthquake (with a moment magnitude rating of 9.2) was in Alaska, approximately 12.4 miles (20 km) north of Prince William Sound and 78 miles (120 km) east south east of Anchorage.
