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Why a rural area might be a safer place to experience an earthquake than a large city?
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∙ 11y ago
because there are less buildings to collapse and less which makes for less fatalities to occur.
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What are some possible errors when using a Modified Mercalli scale?
the assigned nember can vary from place to place within the disturbed region depending on the location of the observer with respect to the earthquake epicenter. In addition some witnesses of the earthquake might exaggerate how bad thing were during the earthquake and some witnesses might not agree on what happened during the earthquake.
How might heavy rain before an earthquake affect the danger of liquefaction?
Heavy rain can be danger of liquefaction because of the wet mud that can cover the whole place that the earthquake took place in. Also heavy rain can make an earthquake much more dangerous.
What actually is a earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by the shifting of the earth's Tectonic Plates that make up the outer crust. The plates rub against each other which causes shock waves that can either be unnoticeable or dramatic, and even deadly to those who experience it. The place an earthquake occurs is called the Hypocenter.
What is its place or origin of an earthquake?
The place or origin is the epicentre.
What Is The place on the surface directly above earthquake focus?
It is the epicentre of the earthquake on the earth's surface.
Why was Haiti's earthquake more powerful than Chile's?
Because Haiti is a place where the buildings are made of sticks and bricks. Nothing there is well built. There were not prepared for a large earthquake. Chile is a place where the buildings and houses were well built and there bridges were made of strong stone and cement. They have had large earthquakes in the past and were very prepared for the this large earthquake.
What are some possible errors when using a Modified Mercalli scale?
the assigned nember can vary from place to place within the disturbed region depending on the location of the observer with respect to the earthquake epicenter. In addition some witnesses of the earthquake might exaggerate how bad thing were during the earthquake and some witnesses might not agree on what happened during the earthquake.
How might heavy rain before a earthquake effect the danger of liquefaction?
Because the mud could cover the whole place that the earthquake took place inAnd...there would be 2 much...
How might rain before an earthquake affect the danger of liquefaction?
Heavy rain can be danger of liquefaction because of the wet mud that can cover the whole place that the earthquake took place in. Also heavy rain can make an earthquake much more dangerous.
Why would a place nearer the epicenter of an earthquake experience the most violent movements?
Because that is where the energy of the earthquake is released. As the energy travels farther away from the epicenter, it is dissipated as mechanical force.
Do small tremors occur after an earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by 'plates' in the ground shifting and moving. and after a major shift there might be a small aftershock witch is when the 'plates' in the ground move slightly as they are going back into place
How might heavy rain before an earthquake affect the danger of liquefaction?
Heavy rain can be danger of liquefaction because of the wet mud that can cover the whole place that the earthquake took place in. Also heavy rain can make an earthquake much more dangerous.
What happens if their was an earthquake?
AN EARTHquake first reaches a place that is focus strong earthquakes are in the epicentre but this is not the place from where earthquake originates i.e focus
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. :)
What actually is a earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by the shifting of the earth's Tectonic Plates that make up the outer crust. The plates rub against each other which causes shock waves that can either be unnoticeable or dramatic, and even deadly to those who experience it. The place an earthquake occurs is called the Hypocenter.
What area would be the safest during an earthquake?
the safest place during an earthquake is probably in the highest place you can be
What are the safety tips if you were to experience an earthquake?
If you were to experience a(n) earthquake here are some safety tips... If you were inside a building make sure you go under a counter or a desk ect. Always stay away from windows and glass. If you were to be outside driving make sure you find the nearest place to park your car. When the ground is shaking be sure to remain calm. Freaking out about the earthquake is one of the worst things to do.
