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What kind of earthquake follows a major earthquake?

Aftershocks usually follow a major earthquake. These are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area after the main earthquake. They can continue for hours, days, or even months after the initial event.


What is the name of the kind of motion that causes an earthquake?

The kind of motion that causes an earthquake is called faulting, which occurs when there is sudden movement along a fault line in the Earth's crust. This movement releases stored energy in the form of seismic waves, leading to an earthquake.


What damage did the valdivia earthquake cause?

The Valdivia earthquake, which occurred in Chile in 1960, was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. It caused widespread damage in the region, including the destruction of buildings, roads, and infrastructure, as well as triggering tsunamis that caused further devastation along the coast. The earthquake also resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries.


What is earthquake intensity?

Earthquake intensity is measured using the modified Mercalli scale or the macroseismic scale. Their values are derived based on eye witness accounts of the violence of the shaking of the ground, the damage done to buildings and other structures and based on ground surface accelerations measured by seismometers.


What kind of wave was released during an earthquake?

Seismic waves are released during an earthquake. These waves can be classified into two main types: body waves, which travel through the Earth's interior, and surface waves, which travel along the Earth's surface. The movement of these waves is what causes the ground shaking experienced during an earthquake.