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Sichuan is a very active tectonic area. The earthquake in Sichuan of May 2008 was caused by the movement along a fault line. The deformation of the crust in this region was caused by the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This has created the Himalayas over the years as earthquakes are common in this collision zone. The earthquake was felt in Beijing and Shanghai, over 1500km away.
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Number of people injured in the Eastern sichuan earthquake of may 12th 2008?
about 68,000
Where did the eastern Sichuan earthquake in China happen?
The earth quake was caused due to thrusting on longmensham fault. The deformatiobn of the rocks in the region was caused by the collision of the Indian and the eurasian tectonic plates and continued movement of the plates relative to each other. The sichuan area is a very tectonic active are just like the west side of the USA.
When and where was the latest earthquake which measured above seven on the Richter Scale?
may 2008, China (magnitude 7,9)
How does an earthquake cause a tremor?
n Earthquake is a sudden tremor or movement of the earth's crust, which originates naturally at or below the surface. The word natural is important here, since it excludes shock waves caused by French nuclear tests, man made explosions and landslides caused by building work.
The epicenter of the greatest us earthquake was in what state?
The Good Friday Earthquake on March 27, 1964 had its epicenter near Prince Wiliam Sound, Alaska. It lasted about 5 minutes, and caused 131 deaths, but it may not be true.This earthquake was the 4th most powerful earthquake ever recorded, and the most powerful earthquake to have an epicenter in the United States.
Number of people injured in the Eastern sichuan earthquake of may 12th 2008?
about 68,000
Where did the eastern Sichuan earthquake in China happen?
The earth quake was caused due to thrusting on longmensham fault. The deformatiobn of the rocks in the region was caused by the collision of the Indian and the eurasian tectonic plates and continued movement of the plates relative to each other. The sichuan area is a very tectonic active are just like the west side of the USA.
What significant thing happened in 2008?
May 12 - An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the moment magnitude scale strikes Sichuan, China, killing an estimated 87,000 people.
Did China have an earthquake?
Yes. China had one earthquake at 2008. Nearly 400 people died and injured.AdditionallyThe May 2008 earthquake in Eastern Sichuan, China was magnitude 7.9 and the recorded deaths and injuries were far more than 400.There was also a magnitude 6.9 quake in Southern Qinghai, China on April 13, 2010.
What day was the sichuan quake of 2008 on?
May 12, 2008
Chile earthquake May 22 1960?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5 and caused tsnami's 10 meter's high! i
What type of earthquake may have caused the Asian tsunami?
a big one
Why are earthquakes Tsunami and landslides classified as natural disaster?
Tsunamis are usually caused by an earthquake in the sea, and the earthquake may be caused by a volcano. An earthquake is also a natural disaster, because we did not create earthquake, it comes naturally.
In which country did a deadly earthquake strike on May 12 2008?
China.
What is a giant ocean wave caused by an earthquake or a severe storm?
A Tsunami, or tidal wave, or seismic sea wave may be caused by an earthquake. It is incorrect to refer to giant ocean waves caused by severe storms as tsunamis. Severe storms may cause giant ocean waves referred to as "Rogue Waves" - which are distinct from and NOT the same as Tsunamis.
What is a large wave created by an earthquake on the ocean floor?
A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake.It is not a tidal wave.
When and where was the latest earthquake which measured above seven on the Richter Scale?
may 2008, China (magnitude 7,9)
