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What damage can forest fires cause?
It depends on where it is. Bushfires can damage hundreds of thousands of hectares of bushland, destroying the habitat of native animals. They can also completely raze townships, causing millions of dollars of damage.
Is a fire a secondary effect of earthquakes?
Fire is often, but not always a secondary effect of earthquakes. If the earthquake strikes a populated area, it is likely to break natural gas pipes, and to cause other damage in human structures that will result in fires. In an unpopulated region, an earthquake may not cause a fire.
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.
Why are there associated fires following an earthquake?
Fires following an earthquake can be caused by ruptured gas lines, electrical sparks, or overturned heat sources like stoves. The shaking of the earthquake can also knock items over, leading to potential fire hazards. Additionally, earthquake damage can hinder firefighting efforts, allowing fires to spread more easily.
What caused the greatest destruction during the san francisco earthquake?
The earthquake itself caused the most damage and triggered more damage from fire as a result of gas mains burning and people who purposely torched their homes not covered for earthquake damage. The next dilemma to the largest destruction was the lack of water pressure for the fire hoses. Widespread panic caused more problems and damage. Discovery channel has a fascinating show on this subject. Perhaps you will be able to see it sometime.
What earthquake was accompanied by extensive fire damage?
Many earthquakes have been accompanied by extensive fire damage. In modern times, 2 come to my mind. In the San Francisco quake of 1906, the resulting fire did arguably as much damage as the quake itself. The Tokyo 1923 earthquake also had extensive associated fire damage.
What potential damage can fires cause?
A lot of damage.. anyone knows what fires can do!!!
What can an earthquake cause in terms of damage and destruction?
An earthquake can cause damage and destruction by shaking the ground, collapsing buildings, triggering landslides, and disrupting infrastructure such as roads and bridges. It can also lead to fires, tsunamis, and other secondary hazards that can further worsen the impact on communities.
How much damage did mount etnas last eruption cause?
It only killed one person but extensive residential damage was caused, that is no where near as much as the cost for the annual fires though.
What damage can cause fire?
A lot of damage.. anyone knows what fires can do!!!
What damage can forest fires cause?
It depends on where it is. Bushfires can damage hundreds of thousands of hectares of bushland, destroying the habitat of native animals. They can also completely raze townships, causing millions of dollars of damage.
What damage can bush fires cause?
Depends on where the bush is.
Is a fire a secondary effect of earthquakes?
Fire is often, but not always a secondary effect of earthquakes. If the earthquake strikes a populated area, it is likely to break natural gas pipes, and to cause other damage in human structures that will result in fires. In an unpopulated region, an earthquake may not cause a fire.
What type of damage can fires cause?
they can destroy anial habitts
What kinds of damage do storms cause?
fires deaths and electrocutions
What causes the greatest damage in a aftershock?
the greatest damage is cause by fires that get started by it all (c)
What is California's most devastating earthquake?
The most devastating earthquake in California's history is the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. This earthquake, which occurred on April 18, 1906, had an estimated magnitude of 7.8 and caused widespread destruction in San Francisco and the surrounding areas, resulting in thousands of deaths and extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
