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It depends on what the magnitude of the earthquake is. For example, if the magnitude were to be a I, people on the surface would not be able to feel it. Moving to III, a slight tremor may occur, where lamps swing and such. If the earthquake were to have a magnitude of six, damage will occur. Plaster ceilings will fall, windows cracked, and so on. As the magnitude of the earthquakes increase, so does the damage.
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Is a hurricane worse or a earthquake?
Yes, overall hurricanes are worse than tornadoes. Tornadoes can be faster(the average tornado may have winds of about 70 mph, but they can get as high as 300 mph, and hurricanes can be 74 to about 200 mph) and maybe more destructive locally, but tornadoes are on average about 150 feet, and rarely over a mile and they usually travel no more than a few miles. Hurricanes are on average 300 miles wide. Tornadoes usually last for 10-13 minutes on average, hurricanes can last for days blowing nonstop. Additionally, hurricanes don't bring just strong winds, but torrential rain and flooding.
Why are some hurricanes more dangerous than others?
Because more people live in hurricane areas around the world today and weather tracking systems are not 100% accurate. There is also higher risk of property damage today because there are more hotels, etc on the coast which can not be moved no matter how much warning you have.
What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes. Both hurricanes and tornadoes can be deadly, although hurricanes are more likely to cause widespread destruction due to their larger size and duration. Both hurricanes and tornadoes have strong winds, but hurricanes typically have more sustained, powerful winds over a larger region.
Are there more earthquakes under the sea than on land?
Yes, there are more earthquakes under the sea than on land because the majority of Earth's tectonic plate boundaries are located beneath the ocean. These plate boundaries are where most earthquakes occur due to the movement of the plates.
Is a tornado more dangerous than a hurricane?
No because a tornado only hits a few areas before it disappears. A hurricane kills Thousands and it destroys to. NOT TRUE. Tornados are far more violent and intense than a hurricane. They only affect a small area, but if your in that area you better start praying. It's easy to survive a hurricane, but if your too close to a violent tornado, you will most likely get beheaded. Hurricanes do more damage than tornados because they are far larger, but tornados are far faster and violent. i'd much rarther have a hurricane on top of me than be anywhere near a big tornado. The only reason hurricanes kill more people is because they are far larger, and they cause flooding.
What causes most deaths Earthquakes lightning Strikes or Hurricanes?
Earthquakes have caused more deaths than hurricanes, and hurricanes have caused more deaths than lightning.
Are earthquakes more dangerous than a volcano?
no both are equal
Are tornadoes more dangerous than hurricanes?
In short, tornadoes are more violent than hurricanes and usually produce more severe damage, albeit over a much smaller area.
How do you compare earthquakes to hurricanes?
Well, they are both natural disasters that can inflict severe harm on people. They can kill and spread mass panic. Some differences would be the fact that hurricanes are far more predictable than earthquakes and that hurricanes usually only affect the shoreline, unlike earthquakes which can happen anywhere.
What is the best country to go to that has no dangerous weather like tornadoes floods hurricanes an earthquakes?
There is no place on earth that does not have some sort of weather hazard, though earthquakes are not considered weather. Futhermore, natural disasters are not the only thing toconsider. A politically unstable country is more dangerous than one prone to natural disasters.
Are volcanos more dangerous than earthquakes?
In terms of human deaths accountable to each, earthquakes are way ahead.
Is a hurricane worse or a earthquake?
Yes, overall hurricanes are worse than tornadoes. Tornadoes can be faster(the average tornado may have winds of about 70 mph, but they can get as high as 300 mph, and hurricanes can be 74 to about 200 mph) and maybe more destructive locally, but tornadoes are on average about 150 feet, and rarely over a mile and they usually travel no more than a few miles. Hurricanes are on average 300 miles wide. Tornadoes usually last for 10-13 minutes on average, hurricanes can last for days blowing nonstop. Additionally, hurricanes don't bring just strong winds, but torrential rain and flooding.
Are tornadoes more dangerous than a hurricane?
A hurricane over can cause more damage, deaths and injuries than a tornado. This is because hurricanes affect a larger area and bring flooding in addition to strong winds. However, tornadoes are more dangerous and potentially more destructive on a localized scale.
Was there another natural disaster other than the earthquake in Haiti?
Earthquakes and hurricanes. Earthquakes are: FAY, GUSTAV,HANNA and IKE.
Is a tornado the most dangerous type of weather?
Tornadoes are among the most dangerous forms of weather, but it is difficult to say objectively whether they are more dangerous than other events such as hurricanes.
Why can people be more prepared for an hurricane than they can for an earthquake?
Earthquakes strike without warning. Hurricanes are usually detected well in advance of making landfall.
Is a thunderstorm more dangerous than a hurricane?
It depends on the specific circumstances. Thunderstorms can produce dangerous lightning, hail, strong winds, and tornadoes, while hurricanes bring sustained strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall causing flooding. Both can be dangerous, but hurricanes generally cover larger areas and last longer than individual thunderstorms.
