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Many earthquakes have been accompanied by extensive fire damage. In modern times, 2 come to my mind. In the San Francisco quake of 1906, the resulting fire did arguably as much damage as the quake itself. The Tokyo 1923 earthquake also had extensive associated fire damage.
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Are aftershocks the primary or secondary effects of an earthquake?
The difference between them is that Primary effects happen during the earthquake e.g. Casualties, Damage to parking structures & free ways. But with Secondary effects they happen after an earthquake e.g. Fire, Landslides & Liquefaction
Was San Rafael destroyed by fire or earthquake?
no
List three ways in which earthquakes can cause damage?
The damage that an earthquake inflicts depends on its magnitude and the characteristics of the ground in the area where it hits. Some examples of damages that can occur after an earthquake are landslides, the collapse of structures and the loss of lives.
Is fire a major problem after earthquake?
It often can be. The earthquake can break gas lines and electricity lines which cause the fires.
What word describes centers of earthquake activity?
Ring of Fire
Why is fire damage a large concern during an earthquake?
Fire damage to a structure weakens the stability of the structure. Structures with fire damage are a concern during an earthquake due to their stability and the high chances of them collapsing.
What did the San Francisco earthquake do?
It caused a huge fire that burned down the wooden (non fire resistant) buildings. The fire caused most of the damage, not the earthquake.
After a fire that produces extensive damage the first plants you would expect to see growing would be?
After a fire that produces extensive damage the first plants you would expect to see growing would be small plants. These plants being grass.
Preventative measures which could be used to minimise damage?
That really depends upon the kind of damage that you are concerned about. Fire damage: have fire extinguishers on hand. Water damage: fix the roof and the plumbing. Earthquake damage: build stronger buildings. Etc.
What types of services do disaster restoration companies offer?
Disaster restoration companies often provide repair services to buildings and homes that have experienced some kind of natural disaster or have had extensive damage. Often, their services include fire, flood or earthquake restoration.
Why was there so much damage to the Kobe earthquake?
Because they built wooden frame houses to withstand the earthquake, funnily enough, fire often comes with earthquakes.....
What caused the greatest destruction during the san francisco earthquake?
The earthquake itself caused the most damage and triggered more damage from fire as a result of gas mains burning and people who purposely torched their homes not covered for earthquake damage. The next dilemma to the largest destruction was the lack of water pressure for the fire hoses. Widespread panic caused more problems and damage. Discovery channel has a fascinating show on this subject. Perhaps you will be able to see it sometime.
Extensive damage to a vehicle is not a definitive indicator of an intentionally set fire due to?
recent civil court decisions
What are some of the key differences between the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and The Great Chicago Fire of 1871?
The San Francisco Earthquake and ensuing fire cost the lives of roughly 3,000 people and $400M in damage - $80M attributed to the earthquake and $320M to the fire that burned 4.7 square miles of San Francisco in 1906. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 resulted in an estimated 300 deaths and $200M in damage over 3.3 square miles.
Is a fire a secondary effect of earthquakes?
Fire is often, but not always a secondary effect of earthquakes. If the earthquake strikes a populated area, it is likely to break natural gas pipes, and to cause other damage in human structures that will result in fires. In an unpopulated region, an earthquake may not cause a fire.
The oval office was badly damaged by fire in what year?
In 1929, a serious fire brought extensive damage to the Oval Office. President Herbert Hoover oversaw renovations and repairs after the event.
What are specific actions that take place during a earthquake?
during an earthquake the plates under us release which forms an earthquake which brings great damage. buildings might fall, fire, e.t.c. some earthquakes are really weak to even notice them. :)
