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An earthquake can affect four spheres:
The lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.
The lithosphere is the solid portion of the earth.
The hydrosphere is the water surrounding the earth (the ocean).
The atmosphere is the air.
The biosphere is the ecosystem of organisms.
Earthquakes affect these by:
Lithosphere: Shaking, ground rupture, landslides, avalanches, fires, forests destroyed, severe building damage.
Hydrosphere: Tsunamis.
Atmosphere: Gas emissions from ground release toxic gases into the atmosphere.
Biosphere: Kills people, animals, disrupts ecosystem, destroys plantlife and crops.
What else can I help you with?
Where is an earthquake's focus located?
An earthquake's Focus is located directly under the Epicenter of an earthquake. The Epicenterof an earthquake is located on the surface of the earthquake.
Is the haiti earthquake the strongest earthquake ever?
No, the Haiti earthquake in 2010 was not the strongest earthquake ever recorded. The strongest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which had a magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter scale.
What is the orgin of an earthquake called?
The origin of an earthquake is called the hypocenter or focus. This is the point within the Earth where the earthquake begins and energy is released.
Where was the biggest earthquake in 1999?
The most devastating earthquake of 1999 was in Taiwan. It is also known as the Jiji Earthquake. The earthquake reached a magnitude of 7.6.
Why do earthquake's impacts vary?
differences in earthquake intensity; differences in demographics at/near the earthquake site
Where is an earthquake's focus located?
An earthquake's Focus is located directly under the Epicenter of an earthquake. The Epicenterof an earthquake is located on the surface of the earthquake.
Where was there an earthquake today?
Japan had Tsunami and an Earthquake Kansas had an earthquake
When was the Sanriko earthquake?
The 1933 Sanriku earthquake was a major earthquake.
What type of earthquake was the japan earthquake of 2010?
It was a 9.0 level earthquake
Is the haiti earthquake the strongest earthquake ever?
No, the Haiti earthquake in 2010 was not the strongest earthquake ever recorded. The strongest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which had a magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Was the 1931 hawkes bay earthquake the same as the napier earthquake?
yes the Hawkes bay earthquake is the some as the Napier earthquake
When is the after shock earthquake?
It's a smaller (or sometimes larger) earthquake after the main earthquake
What is techtonic earthquake?
its just earthquake
What is a dormant earthquake?
an inactive earthquake
Compare the Hanshin earthquake and the Chinese earthquake?
The Hanshin earthquake occurred in Japan while the Chinese earthquake obviously occurred in China.
What is a good title for an earthquake?
The earthquake flattened the entire town.There was an earthquake yesterday.It is predicted that an earthquake along the San Andreas fault in the US would be the most devastating in history.
What is the kind of earthquake released during an earthquake?
Earthquake waves are called seismic waves.
