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When an earthquake where is the greatest motion felt on the surface?
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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.
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Where is shaking be greater if there is an earthquake?
its where it started from so there is going to be more pressure there
Who were the first settlers in the US that felt an earthquake?
probably the New Madrid, MO earthquake of December 1811.
Where was the last earthquake in New jersey?
no ther wasnt an earthquake that i know of in jersey city but there was an aftershock from an earthquake from virginia felt in jersey city. the aftershock was in august 2011 but not sure what date. i think it was the 28. i know this because i actually felt it :)
What time was the earthquake in haiti?
It depends on your connotation of "earthquake." If by earthquake you mean just the period when the earth's motion can be traced to a specific event, the Hatian earthquake lasted about 45 seconds. If however, you mean the period between when the earth's motion caused damage and when that damage is no longer felt in the live of the all people affected by it, the earthquake is still ongoing. Many Hatian people live in tents away from cities and are out of work. Many have had their homes completely desroyed while others have homes still standing with damage and the owners fear if they return another earthquake will cause a collapse.
When was the last Kansas Earthquake?
The last Kansas earthquake was in 2011, the epicenter was in Sparks,Oklahoma. It was 5.6 magnitude earthquake which could be felt as far north as Salina in Kansas. The quake hit at 10:53pm on November 6, 2011.
Where is the greatest motion felt on the surface during an earthquake?
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.
During 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.
Where is shaking be greater if there is an earthquake?
its where it started from so there is going to be more pressure there
Underground center of an earthquake?
Earthquakes occur underground and are felt on the surface. The center of an earthquake on the surface is called the epicenter, and the center of the earthquake underground, where it occurs, is called the hypocenter or focus.
Will more shocks be felt after a strong earthquake?
will more shocks be felt after a storng earthquake
If Acapulco had an earthquake would it be felt in Cancun?
The earthquake was known to be felt in Mexico City in addition to Acapulco.
How does an intensity 5 earthquake differ from an intensity 7 earthquake?
An intensity 5 earthquake is felt by a few number of people outdoors while an intensity 7 earthquake is felt generally by people outdoors
What is a small earthquake?
A small earthquake is anything not felt or is felt but does not do any damage to property. An earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or less is usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. Earthquakes above magnitude 2.5 and under magnitude 5.4 are often felt but only cause minor damage.
How did people felt after the Mexico city earthquake in 1985 occured?
they felt sad
What is the term for tremors felt after an earthquake?
Aftershock
it was felt in southern and this earthquake the new madrid earthquake was centered where the lived the tribe moved to the?
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primary waves or p waves?
face to be felt on earth's surface
