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What factors make an earthquake deadly?
If I were in the middle of a grass field during an earthquake, then probably nothing bad would happen to me, I wouldn't get injured. However, if I were in the middle of a shopping mall, with 5 tons of concrete above my head... different story... To put it short: stability of the buildings is crucial. So is the density of the population. If buildings collapse easily, and if there are many people in the given region, then the results of an earthquake can be pretty bad...
What is the worse earthquake before Hatti?
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, also known as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, was one of the deadliest in history before the Haiti earthquake. It occurred off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, and triggered a series of devastating tsunamis, killing over 230,000 people in 14 countries.
What are the factors that contribute to the occurrence of an earthquake and how is an earthquake caused?
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. When these plates shift or collide, it creates seismic waves that result in an earthquake. Factors that contribute to earthquakes include plate tectonics, fault lines, and geological stress buildup.
The amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations is affected by?
The amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations is affected by factors such as the magnitude of the earthquake, the proximity of the earthquake to populated areas, the type of soil and rock present in the region, and the construction standards of buildings and infrastructure.
Is 5.6 a small or big earthquake?
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake is considered a moderate earthquake. It can cause damage to buildings and structures in the immediate area near the epicenter, depending on the depth and other factors. However, it is not typically classified as a large earthquake.
Does this make sense The Tsunami was even worse than the earthquake?
yes, but tsunami isn't a pronoun, so lowercase it.
What is worse an earthquake or a twister?
It depends on the architecture there
How do you try to stop earthquakes from getting worse?
Presently we do not have any way to moderate an earthquake. What we do is try to make any structures we build safer and more capable of resisting the effects of an earthquake.
What physical factors made the haiti earthquake worse than it could have been?
· 7.0 magnitude · 10714sq miles (country) · Energy released close to the surface as shallow earthquake · After shocks shook crumbled buildings increasing damage
Which was worse the worlds worst volcano or worlds worst earthquake?
Easily the world's worst Earthquake.
What is the worse earthquake Alaska ever had?
earth qake
Why is earthquake risk greater on filled land with soft ground than so solid bedrock?
Soft sediment tends to make shaking in an earthquake worse. It is rather like shaking a bowl of jello.
What are the factors causing earthquake?
f.u.e.l
Why does an earthquake make tsunami?
Pour a glass of water, then shake it a little. You'll see the waves it makes in the water. Earthquakes are worse than that and waves in the ocean are much bigger.
Where was the worlds largest earthquake at?
Chile in 1960 registered at 9.5. Japanese earthquake of 2011 registered at 9.0. pretty sure there was worse before 1900 though.
What happens at the different point on a Richter scale?
A Richter scale judges the severity of an earthquake so the higher a quake is on the Richter scale, the worse it is and the worse the damage will be
Will changing the gear ratio provide better fuel economy?
It could, or it could make it worse. There are a lot of factors in gear ratio selection.
