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That would be an after shock.
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What is the name of the most recent major earthquake in the world?
japans earthquake. it led to the tsunami. so it is the most severe,and most major earthquake.
Has Alaska had a major earthquake in 2001?
No
A major earthquake often generate smaller earthquake called?
These smaller earthquakes are called aftershocks. Aftershocks can often be as strong as the earthquake its self and there can be many.
Major earthquake are sometime preceded by smaller earthquakes - true or false?
True! The small magnitude earthquakes that sometimes precede a major earthquake are known as fore shocks.
Is fire a major problem after earthquake?
It often can be. The earthquake can break gas lines and electricity lines which cause the fires.
Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?
An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.
Is there a pattern that an earthquake follows earthquakes?
Nothing. There is no pattern that follows earthquakes after an earthquake.
aftershock?
a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake
After shock?
A small earthquake that follows the main earthquake.
What is the earthquake which follows a bigger earthquake and originates at or near the focus?
Aftershock
What is earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquakes shock?
The earthquake that follows the major shock is the aftershock. Technically, there can be lots of them,happening hours, day, weeks, even months after the initial shock.
What do you call a small earthquake that follows a more powerful earthquake in the same area?
It is called an aftershock.
Which happened first in japan earthquake or tsunami?
Obviously, the earthquake happens first and then tsunami follows.
What follows a large earthquake?
Aftershocks and sometimes a tsunami.
When was the Sanriko earthquake?
The 1933 Sanriku earthquake was a major earthquake.
What is the name of the most recent major earthquake in the world?
japans earthquake. it led to the tsunami. so it is the most severe,and most major earthquake.
What is the smaller shake called that follows the main earthquake?
The smaller shake after the main earthquake is called an aftershock or tremor.
