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When the earth shakes, it starts to crumble and break so that the people fall over and, they are not stable, or in a safe place
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When might it be better to leave a car or bus during an earthquake?
when something falls on it
What are specific actions that take place during a earthquake?
during an earthquake the plates under us release which forms an earthquake which brings great damage. buildings might fall, fire, e.t.c. some earthquakes are really weak to even notice them. :)
What is the effect of an earthquake?
Earthquakes can destroy people's house.It might cost people a lot of money to build a new house. It can cause cracks on the ground from buildings collapsing on the ground.Which can cause a lot of car accidents.
How does earthquakes affect people?
It depends on how strong the earthquake is. They can be very dangerous of we might not even notice them.
Can you die in an earthquake?
If you stand near a building then it can crush you to death. If you stand near anything during an earthquake it might fall and hurt you or part of a building might fall off and hurt you.Most injuries caused by earthquakes result from things falling down and hitting someone; in a large earthquake it is not uncommon for entire buildings to collapse, and if people are inside those buildings when they collapse, the structural material of the building (bricks, cement, wooden beams, etc.) will fall on top of those people and injure them. Since earthquakes can open up large crevices in the earth, people sometimes fall into those as well. Tsunamis are a special case. Earthquakes can cause huge ocean waves called tsunamis, which can then strike people, cars, buildings, etc. with great force, and often will cause people to be washed out to sea where they may drown. Then there is damage to gas lines, power lines, or other infrastructure, which can result in fires or other damage.
What is the cause of fire during earthquake?
There is no direct causal connection between having an earthquake and the start of a fire. However, the earthquake might destroy things (electricity cables, buildings, etc.) which when destroyed can cause fire. For example, an oil leak could be caused by the earthquake and with a spark of an electricity cable this could cause a fire. Hope this answers your question.
If you are swimming in the ocean during an earthquake - can you feel the earthquake?
Water will create violent waves and if you continue to swim you might be pushed and flipped around. It might sound fun but it is really dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Trust me! Get out as soon as you can!
Do people get hurt by an earthquake?
Yes, people can get hurt by an earthquake. The shaking of the ground can cause buildings and structures to collapse or suffer significant damage, leading to injuries or fatalities. Additionally, falling debris, landslides, and tsunamis triggered by earthquakes can also cause harm to people.
Why might you want to leave a car during an earthquake?
Because you might get trapped in the car
How many people did the earthquake in japan kill?
We are still unsure about the amount of deaths due to the earthquake it might be many and it might be a few. and due to that earthquake tsunamis are heading towards the US. Canada and Hawaii. the earthquake may have caused deaths already but the deaths might be starting.
When might it be better to leave a car or bus during an earthquake?
when something falls on it
What are some possible errors when using a Modified Mercalli scale?
the assigned nember can vary from place to place within the disturbed region depending on the location of the observer with respect to the earthquake epicenter. In addition some witnesses of the earthquake might exaggerate how bad thing were during the earthquake and some witnesses might not agree on what happened during the earthquake.
Can a earthquake cause a war?
No, but people might get angry about their house being destroyed and so attack someone else and steal their house, but that's not the earthquakes fault really.
How long did it take for government to respond after an earthquake?
it depends on how big the earthquake is cause remember earthquakes happen suddenly unlike a hurricane so they might respond after the news of an earthquake has been released
Why may an earthquake cause more damage in one location than another?
If the earthquake happens in a deserted area then there is very little damage. Roads and electricity cables might be damaged. An earthquake in a city, however, will damage a lot of buildings and many people are likely to die or be trapped in the rubble.
Tell me the effects of an earthquake?
Earthquake can result psychological, mental and physical damages in health. People might experience trauma, depression and physical injuries after an earthquake.
What are specific actions that take place during a earthquake?
during an earthquake the plates under us release which forms an earthquake which brings great damage. buildings might fall, fire, e.t.c. some earthquakes are really weak to even notice them. :)
