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What was magitude and where was the most severe earthquake on the United States main land?
In the continental United States the biggest earthquake was the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. It was magnitude 8.0 on the Richter scale.
The largest earthquake to hit any part of the USA was the 1964 Alaska earthquake measuring mag 9.2.
What else can I help you with?
What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?
Some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was severe could include the earthquake's magnitude and depth, the proximity of populated areas to the epicenter, the quality of building construction in the region, and the local geological conditions that amplify seismic waves.
Where do the most severe storms and tornadoes occur?
The most severe thunderstorms and tornadoes occur in a region of the United States called Tornado Alley, which stretches across the Great Plains from Texas to Iowa.
Would an earthquake be more severe if it had a higher or lower magnitude?
All other properties being equal (e.g. ground conditions, distance from epicenter, building standards etc.) the higher the magnitude of an earthquake, the more severe it will be and the greater the damage it does.
Was there a natural disaster in 1997?
Yes. There are natural disasters every year. The year 1997 had its fair share of tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes among other events.
Where do derechos form?
Derechos can form in most places that get severe thunderstorms, but they are most common in the United States in the Midwest, Great Plains, and Deep South.
Where did the worlds most severe earthquake occur and when?
In Chile in 1960, a 9.5 on the Richter scale
When is 2012 earthquake starts?
There will, no doubt, be an earthquake in 2012 but no one can know when or where it will happen, or how severe it will be.
What is the epicentre in an earthquake?
Point on the surface of the Earth that is directly above the source (or focus) of an earthquake. There the effects of the earthquake usually are most severe
What is the most severe earthquake in the 21st century?
8225
What was the mercalli scale of the 2010 Chile earthquake?
severe
What severe critics of the United States court system overlook is that for every case which goes to trial?
Buttsecks
How are thunderstorms more deadly than tornadoes?
No, tornadoes are the deadliest type of severe weather in the United States.
What earthquake magnitude will cause sever damage?
Above 8-9 magnitude can cause severe earthquake....
Why did the United States Navy suffer such severe losses at Pearl Harbor?
It was a surprise attack. The United States was not at war and was not expecting to be attacked by Japan. The ships and aircraft were not deployed for a war time footing.
Why is racial discrimination so severe in the United States?
Seven factors behind racism in the U.S. Racial discrimination in the United States is a complex and persistent issue with roots that run deep in the country's history.
Does the height Of the jagged lines on a seismograph indicate?
It indicates that it is greater for a more severe earthquake or for an earthquake close to the seismograph.
Why is the United States bankrupt?
The U.S. is not bankrupt.... just over-extended. ;-)
