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The world's deadliest recorded earthquake occurred in 1556 in central China of an 8.0 Magnitude. It struck a region where most people lived in caves carved from soft rock. These caves collapsed during the earthquake, killing an estimated 830,000 people. In 1976 another deadly earthquake struck in Tangshan, China, where more than 250,000 people were killed.
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What waves are more dangerous in an earthquake?
Generally, long-period surface waves such as Love waves and Rayleigh waves are more dangerous during an earthquake as they cause the most destruction to structures and infrastructure. These waves have the ability to shake the ground horizontally and vertically, leading to significant ground movement and potential building collapse.
How dangerous is an earthquake and what are the potential risks associated with it?
An earthquake can be very dangerous, causing buildings to collapse, landslides, and tsunamis. The potential risks include injuries, deaths, destruction of infrastructure, and disruption of essential services like water and electricity. It is important to be prepared and have a plan in place to stay safe during an earthquake.
Where are earthquake most likely to happen?
it accualy depends on what fault it is near and if your location is most vonerable to an a earthquake. in case you are wondering, a fault is a crevice in the earth where the earth is most likely to shake. lots of faults are really dangerous, so it is allways a safe idea to have an earthquake kit if you happen to live near a fault.
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.
Which point refers to the epicenter of an earthquake?
The epicenter of an earthquake is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where the earthquake originated, known as the focus. It is the point where the seismic waves are most intense and where the effects of the earthquake are often most severe.
Was the most dangerous earthquake in the US?
the most dangerous place is california
Is an earthquake the most dangerous attack of all time?
It is very dangerous but a flood is an dangerous attack as well as a hurricane.
What is the most dangerous hurricane tornado tsunami or earthquake?
The one that you are nearest to. All are dangerous depending on their location.
What is the most dangerous tsunami that has happen?
it was in INDIAN OCEAN it was a 9.3 earthquake.
What was the most dangerous earthquake on Earth?
Tangshan, China. 655200 victims
When is the most dangerous earthquake happened in the world and where?
Largest magnitude was 9.5 in Chile in 1960.
What is more dangerous a tsunami or earthquake?
Earthquake itself is not dangerous if you know how to response. as long as you are on the right place, for example on an open place or inside seismic resistant buildings, etc you will be fine. Many people killed during earthquake because of panic and do wrong thing. tsunami triggered by underwater earthquake and off course more more more dangerous than earthquake. for example if there is no tsunami in sendai, miyagi, iwate area (march 11, 2011) the people killed will be not so significant. tsunami is the most dangerous natural disaster in the world.
Why is it dangerous after a earthquake?
there is an after shock
Why are after shocks dangerous to buildings after an earthquake?
since they are dangerous like you
Is NJ dangerous?
There is a big earthquake.
Is an earthquake more dangerous than a flood disaster?
yes they destroy lots of land thats why it is listed under the natrual disaster list
Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
