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Why did the Gujarat earthquake kill more people than the San Francisco?
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∙ 12y ago
because in Gujarat they dint have enough medical equipments as it is an LEDC (less economically developed country whereas San Francisco had a lot of qualified doctors as well as equipments
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How can an earthquake affet people?
it can kill them or injure them
Did the Haiti earthquake kill any tourists?
no it didn't kill all of them
What is an earthquake and a seismic activity?
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How high on the Richter scale would kill someone?
The energy in the Richter scale will not of itself kill anyone. Indeed if you are outside in an open area you are likely to be safe (baring cracks in the ground and liquefaction. It is things falling on you that will kill you and that depends on the design of the building/structure you are in. A weak earthquake in a poor building can kill you. A strong earthquake in a well built building will probably not kill you.
What is the effect of earthquake on plants and animals?
The effects are, damaging the plants by crushing them and maybe even well kill animals.
How can an earthquake affet people?
it can kill them or injure them
How many people can a earthquake kill?
Thousands to none.
Why do volcanoes kill fewer people than earthquake?
Because Volcanoes love people
What is the common between shark and earthquake?
they can both kill people
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How many people did the Delhi earthquake in 893 AD kill?
180,000 people died. This is an approximation.
Describe the damage an earthquake does?
It can damage freeways and buildings and can kill or injure people
How many people died because of the first earthquake?
The first earthquake happened long before any humans were even alive, so it wouldn't kill any people.
How many people did the earthquake in japan kill?
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Is there going to be a strong earthquake that can kill people in California in 2012?
There is no way of knowing. Earthquakes cannot be predicted.
Did the Haiti earthquake kill any tourists?
no it didn't kill all of them
