How do earthquakes cause flash floods?

Answer 1

earthquakes can shift things around, like landforms, and mess around with the climate. they are very hazardous. landforms: trees around, can get on telephone poles- fire flooding: climate and levee breaks, or such- The first wave of an earthquake is a strong up ward moving wave known as the primary wave, or Transverse wave. This first wave causes little destruction but can be the most forceful The second, longer wave has a side to side movement, this wave is known as a Longitudinal wave. This wave causes most of the destruction The first wave basically really mucks up the ground, it causes stress fractures in the crust of our earth. The second wave then sakes the already craked ground until land slides, trees or buildings fall over. When certain things under a house suddenly get ripped up, things start to cetch on fire. Floods happen because the levies and dikes brake during the second wave.

Answer 2

A violent destruction of a building during an earthquake can simultaneously rupture both gas lines and electrical cables. In close proximity: A fire is started. That is one example, there are many other ways it can happen, too.

Answer 3

The "flooding" from an earthquake may in fact be a tsunami. Some earthquakes cause the sea floor to shift vertically. This shift displaces large amounts of seawater, resulting in large surge-like waves called tsunamis that can devastate coastal areas. Earthquakes can also destroy dams, releasing the water stored behind them.

Answer 4

Earthquakes can break gas and electrical lines. The gas is highly flammable and electrical sparks can start fires. In older times earthquakes would frequently cause wood and coal-burning stoves to spill their contents.

Answer 5

Earthquakes can cause flash floods by disrupting natural waterways, such as rivers and streams, or by causing landslides and dam collapses that block or divert water flow. When a seismic event occurs, it can trigger rapid water movement, leading to flash flooding in the vicinity. The combination of seismic shaking and ground displacement can significantly alter the landscape and the flow of water, increasing the risk of flash floods.

Answer 6

Earthquake cause fires and floods when gas pipes and and water mains break.

Answer 7

it can cause a fire if a house get knocked down and the electrical break a fire can start

Answer 8

earthquakes creates fire by knocking down powerlins