lX-9General panic. Damage slight to moderate (possibly heavy) in well-designed structures. Well-designed structures thrown out of plumb. Damage moderate to great in substantial buildings, with a possible partial collapse. Some buildings may be shifted off foundations. Walls can fall down or collapse.
Some possible sources of error when using the Modified Mercalli Scale include subjective interpretation of the observed effects, varying building construction standards impacting damage levels, and lack of observational data in sparsely populated or remote regions. Additionally, differences in reporting methods between different assessors can introduce inconsistencies in assigning intensity levels.
It is possible, as Christchurch is located in a seismically active area. However, predicting when or if another earthquake will occur is challenging. It is important to be prepared by following building codes, securing heavy furniture, and having an emergency plan in place.
Yes, it is possible for an earthquake to exceed the maximum intensity values on standard earthquake measurement scales like the Richter scale. In such cases, the magnitude may be estimated using other methods such as moment magnitude (Mw) or the earthquake may be classified as "great" or "major" based on its impact.
It is not possible to directly equate the energy released by an earthquake to the explosive power of atomic bombs. The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake based on seismic waves, while atomic bombs release energy through nuclear fission or fusion. The destructive power of an earthquake cannot be accurately converted to the number of atomic bombs.
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.
The maximum possible damage designation on the Mercalli scale is X (10), which represents total destruction and is associated with earthquakes that cause nearly all buildings to collapse.
Well, when using the modified Mercalli scale to locate the epicenter of an earthquake, possible sources of error could include variations in how people perceive and report the shaking intensity, the distance from the epicenter affecting the intensity felt, and the quality and quantity of data available in different regions. Remember, it's all part of the journey of understanding and learning more about the Earth's movements. Just keep painting those happy little earthquakes and enjoy the process!
lX-9General panic. Damage slight to moderate (possibly heavy) in well-designed structures. Well-designed structures thrown out of plumb. Damage moderate to great in substantial buildings, with a possible partial collapse. Some buildings may be shifted off foundations. Walls can fall down or collapse.
the largest earthquake possibleis the larges earthquake possible
If there is an earthquake under an ocean, tsunami is possible.
no
well earthquake occurred due to the sudden release of energy from the weak fault areas, we can't really stop earthquake from occurring but we can do measures to minimize the damage done by the earthquake with the detection of probability of earthquake occurrence
yes
Possible accidents or injuries in an earthquake include falling debris or objects, structural collapse, fires, and getting trapped under rubble. These can result in injuries such as cuts, bruises, broken bones, or more severe injuries requiring medical attention. It is important to take precautions and follow safety measures during and after an earthquake to minimize the risk of injury.
Not really. A tsunami isn't an actual part of an earthquake, but is is a possible result of one.
Yes seismic meter