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What was the major cause of so many deaths for the haiti 2010 earthquake?
the earthquake
What would be the least likely result of a earthquake a fire or a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm would never result from an earthquake. Earthquakes can cause fires by breaking gas lines and electrical wires, but there is no mechanism by which an earthquake could cause a thunderstorm.
What type of damage did the haiti earthquake cause?
it caused loss of homes, thousands of deaths, floodong, and lots of damage to property. hope i helped
What causes walls and buildings to crumble during an earthquake?
the cause of structures to collapse during earthquakes are upheavals of tectonic plates..
Can an earthquake actually cause parts of California to fall in the ocean?
Yes. There have been many times that the coast has slipped into the Pacific ocean after and during an earthquake
What causes the most earthquake's related deaths and injuries?
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
What was the major cause of so many deaths for the haiti 2010 earthquake?
the earthquake
What causes most earthquakes related deaths and injuries?
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
How many deaths are there in an average earthquake?
it varies on how power the earthquake is and how the environment where the earthquake happened is. if the earthquake is powerful and the environment is strongly built the average kill will be very less compared to a strong earthquake and an environment which is not built strong enough.
Does deformation cause the ground to shake during an earthquake?
Yers.
Which seismic waves cause most of damage during an earthquake?
The L- Wave or the Love and Rayleigh waves (collectively known as surface waves) cause most of the damage during an earthquake.
Why aren't there many deaths when an earthquake occurs in US?
Because Cigarette smoking is the greatest single cause of illness and premature death .
What would be the least likely result of a earthquake a fire or a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm would never result from an earthquake. Earthquakes can cause fires by breaking gas lines and electrical wires, but there is no mechanism by which an earthquake could cause a thunderstorm.
What is the most likely cause of the volcanic and earthquake activity in this region?
collision of tectonic plates
Is a hot spot under the ocean floor is most likely to cause an earthquake?
no a volcano
Which seismic wave cause most of the damage during an earthquake?
The L- Wave or the Love and Rayleigh waves (collectively known as surface waves) cause most of the damage during an earthquake.
Why the stronger the earthquake the greater the loss of life?
cause earthquakes happen a few seconds up to minutes and the aftermath or aftershocks could collapsed buildings destroy homes create tsunamis or volcanoes cause of the impact of earthquakes
