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Direct damage from falling debris. Secondary affects from fire, water, gas leaks that poison you or cause explosions. Electrocution from down power lines. Heart attack or failure of life support equipment. A few from violence from other people.

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Earthquakes can cause deaths from building collapses, tsunamis, landslides, and fires triggered by ruptured gas lines or electrical systems. Additionally, people can be injured or killed by falling debris or trampled in stampedes during evacuation attempts.

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