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Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur after a larger earthquake in the same area. They are a result of the earths crust near the fault rupture readjusting as a result of the main earthquake (also known as the "main shock").
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoMany earthquakes will be followed by further tremors, known as aftershocks.
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Will the shock waves from japan earthquake hit Hawaii?
yes
How do earthquake resistant buildings protect you from earthquake vibrations?
This works on the same phenomenon as the shock absorbers that the cars have. Also, it would be same as a spring.
What is a tidal wave caused by a earthquake?
This is known as a tsunami.
How does a strainmeter work?
a strain meter works by sensing when there is movement in the ground which means it is either an earthquake or maybe a volcano, normally a earthquake is sensed by shock-waves rather than normal movement.
What will help a structure during an earthquake?
2/3 shock absorbers or if your making a model use straws or not to thin sticks
What is an after shock?
a after shock is what happens after a earthquake
What is after shock?
a after shock is what happens after a earthquake
Which goes first in order aftershock fore shock and earthquake?
1) fore shock 2) earthquake shock 3) after shock
What is the difference between fore shock and after shock?
A fore shock is a shock before the earthquake(main shock) and can be quite danerous. An after shock is a shock after an earthquake that are usually way more dangerous then foreshocks.
How does an earthquake finish?
A earthquake ends with a after shock
After shock?
A small earthquake that follows the main earthquake.
When is the after shock earthquake?
It's a smaller (or sometimes larger) earthquake after the main earthquake
Why is it dangerous after a earthquake?
there is an after shock
What kind of earthquake follows a major earthquake?
That would be an after shock.
What is a main shock?
A main shock is the largest earthquake in a sequence.
What do earthquake shock absorbers do?
Earthquake shock absorbers do exactly what they say on the tin, they absorb some of the energy generated by an earthquake, in order to prevent structural damage. Most tall building in San Francisco are built on the shock absorbers, so that they can still stand after an earthquake
Fore shock?
Is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake.
