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How can utilities be made safer to avoid damage during and after earthquakes?
Often much of the damage during earthquakes comes from fires and flooding caused by damaged utilities. Gas pipes or water mains can be broken during the earthquakes. Flexible joints in the lines can protect them from breakage and automatic shut-off valves can be used to stop gas and water flow.
Why do water pipes burst during earthquakes?
Water pipes tend to fracture or crack when an earthquake occurs rather than burst (something bursts when the pressure applied to it's internal surface gets to large and exceeds the strength of the material is is formed from - a bit like if you force to much air into a balloon). Pipes tend to fracture because the seismic waves make the ground move up and down, backwards and forwards and side to side. This causes the pipe to be bent in differing directions as well as being squashed and stretched. These compression, shear tensile and torsion force will, if they are large enough, create stresses within the pipe wall that are large enough to break it, forming a crack.
Why do you think streets are often flooded after an earthquake?
Streets can become flooded after an earthquake due to damage to water mains or sewer lines, causing leaks or breaks in the systems. The shaking can also disrupt drainage systems, leading to water pooling on the streets. Additionally, liquefaction - when soil temporarily behaves like a liquid - can occur during an earthquake and contribute to flooding.
What diamonds are in volcanoes?
Diamonds found in volcanoes are typically formed deep within the Earth's mantle under high pressure and temperature conditions. They are brought to the surface during volcanic eruptions through volcanic pipes called kimberlite pipes or lamproite pipes. These diamonds are known as "kimberlite diamonds" or "volcanic diamonds".
How did the San Francisco earthquake effect the environment?
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake caused significant environmental damage including fires that razed buildings and forests, as well as landslides and liquefaction in the affected areas. The destruction of infrastructure also led to pollution of the air and water, impacting the local environment for years to come.
What advantages do flexible pipes have over ridged metal pipes during an earthquake?
Flexible pipes can protect against somemovement.
What helps pipe lines from breaking during an earthquake?
By using PVC pipes because they are strong and flexible. Also Lead pipes work too, but lead is very poisonous.
Are rigid pipes less likely or more likely to burst than flexible pipes during an earthquakes?
Rigid pipes are more likely to burst since they are more brittle and cannot travel as far when subject to strain.
Why do Fires occur after earthquake because of broken?
pipes i think
What are the differences between PVC and ABS pipes in terms of their durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance?
PVC pipes are more flexible and resistant to chemicals compared to ABS pipes. However, ABS pipes are generally more durable and impact-resistant than PVC pipes.
Why would a person need to report a gas odor after an earthquake?
Because often times in an earthquake, gas may leak from pipes, as everything is getting destroyed and falling apart after a very strong earthquake.
What effect did San Francisco's earthquake have on San Francisco's Chinatown?
well you know about the gas pipes under Chinatown when the gas pipes were loose and on the road it caught on fire and the gas was leaking and alot of houses exploded.But we don't know yet but if you see the news about the earthquake in Chinatown.OK.ok good.that's my answer :)
What is the difference between pipe and hoses?
Generally a hose is flexible and a pipe is not. I was laying pipe in your girlfriend last night... whereas she and her friends are hose. I hope that helps.
What is a hazard that sometimes happens in a city after an earthquake?
well, one hazard would be fires. with earthquakes, come broken underground pipes, such as water, and gas. Another hazard is weak structures like buildings DO NOT GO INTO A BUILDING DURING AN EARTHQUAKE! IT CAN FALL!
How can I prevent and address the issue of unfreezing pipes in my home during the winter months?
To prevent and address unfreezing pipes in your home during winter, you can insulate pipes, keep a consistent temperature in your home, let faucets drip during cold snaps, and use a hairdryer or heating tape to thaw frozen pipes.
Why are earthquake victims often left without drinking water?
Water is mostly carried by pipes in the ground. In an earthquake the ground gets all shook up, which often cause the pipes to come apart. With broken pipes, the water can't make it to the tap. For people who have their own well, many need an electric pump to get to the water. If the quake has shook down power lines, then no water that way either.
How can I prevent water frozen in pipes during the winter months?
To prevent water from freezing in pipes during winter, you can insulate your pipes, keep your home heated, and let faucets drip to keep water flowing.
