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Daring an earthquake, the ground shakes, twists, and heaves, causing buildings to move. Houses can shift on their foundations, crack, and tumble to the ground. Some buildings, however, are built to withstand violent earthquakes. Some are also braced with special materials to keep them standing.
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Is Hurricane Sandy going to destroy New York?
No, but it is going to do some damage to some houses and buildings.
How do earthquakes affect Hawaii?
Earthquakes in Hawaii can cause damage to buildings, roads, and infrastructure. They can also trigger landslides and tsunamis, which pose threats to coastal communities. Additionally, earthquakes can disrupt utilities such as power and water supply.
Are most buildings around the world earthquake proof?
No, most buildings around the world are not earthquake-proof. Many older buildings were not designed to withstand strong earthquakes, and building codes and construction standards vary widely between regions, leading to some buildings being more vulnerable to seismic activity than others. Upgrading existing buildings to be more earthquake-resistant and enforcing strict building codes for new construction can help mitigate this risk.
How is the damage form an earthequake different from that of a tornado?
First, how they cause damage is different. Tornadoes cause damage with extreme winds and flying debris. Earthquakes cause damage by shaking buildings and deforming the ground beneath them. Weaker tornadoes cause damage almost exclusively to the outside of a building. Siding and roof material can be stripped away, gutters and awnings taken down, and windows broken. Stronger tornadoes can tear away roofs and walls and scatter some of the debris downwind. When houses are leveled by very strong tornadoes even greater amounts of debris are scattered. The very strongest of tornadoes blow houses away, leaving behind a bare foundation. In a sense tornadoes destroy buildings from the top down and from the outside in. Minor earthquakes can crack walls and cause loose objects to fall. Stronger earthquakes can lead to the partial collapse of many buildings. Very strong earthquakes will level most buildings, but the debris mostly stays on the foundation. Since earthquakes originate underground they easily cause damage to a building's foundation. Damage to the foundation is rare in tornadoes.
Why do some buildings near the epicenter sustain less damage than others?
Buildings near the epicenter may sustain less damage depending on their construction materials, design, and foundation. Structures made of flexible materials, designed to withstand earthquakes, or built on stable foundations are less likely to sustain damage than those made of rigid materials, poorly designed, or built on unstable ground.
What are some effects of earthquakes?
liquifaction, fires, lahars(mudslides) mass destruction of buildings.
Why do some earthquakes cause more deaths?
Because in some countries the buildings are well built (especially in countries where earthquakes are common, where buildings are designed especially to stand them) and in some places the houses are badly built.
What are any other impacts that earthquakes do to the earth?
An earthquake on land can cause extensive damage and loss of life as buildings collapse. If the earthquake happens under the sea, a tsunami can form and destroy coastal areas and some way inland.
How do earthquakes destroy buildings?
An earthquake happens when masses of land below surface named techtonic plates grind against each other and create impact. There's thousands of earthquakes that we can not feel. However, when techtonic plates have a serious impact, that's when dangerous earthquakes happen. These earthquakes shake the land so badly, that they shake the building vigorously causing the material of the building to become weaker and weaker until it collapses. Some examples are bricks getting crushed, windows smashed and tall buildings collapsing.
Is Hurricane Sandy going to destroy New York?
No, but it is going to do some damage to some houses and buildings.
Can you destroy buildings in Just Cause 2?
only some, like the bell tower in the demo.
How do you unlock planes on World War 2 battle over the pacific?
In some missions there are buildings with a plane design. Destroy all of them and you'll unlock a plane. Mission 7 and 13 have them. Not sure about the others.
Why all earthquakes are not damaging?
Earthquakes vary greatly in intensity. Many are not strong enough to cause any notable damage. Additionally, in some earthquake-prone areas the buildings are built to withstand earthquakes, and so are less likely to be damaged.
What to do when you don't have place to build in Travian?
you can upgrade the main building to lvl 10 and destroy some buildings you dont need
What impact do tornadoes have on the built environment?
Depending on the strength of the tornado most buildings will sustained some degree of damage. A very strong tornado will destroy most, if not all buildings in its path.
How do earthquakes change earth's surface?
Earthquakes change earth by moving earths plates
Why are some buildings more famous than others?
some buildings have history or have records like the 'worlds tallest building' or like where 'elvis slept in this hotel'.kinda ;0
