10 Questions
What is the primary cause of an earthquake?
Movement of tectonic plates
Where is earthquake damage usually most severe?
Close to the epicenter
What are the secondary effects of earthquakes?
Fires and tsunamis
Which type of damage can happen to the ground or soil during an earthquake?
Liquefaction
What can earthquakes cause that can lead to more damage to people and property?
Fires and tsunamis
What is defined as the vibration of the ground that happens during an earthquake?
Ground shaking
What can happen when rock and soil, especially wet soil, are jarred loose during an earthquake?
Landslides
What secondary effect of earthquakes often occurs due to ruptured power or gas lines?
Fires
What can occur when the ground becomes saturated and acts like a liquid due to the shaking from an earthquake?
Liquefaction
What causes massive damage along the coast and even reaches far inland after an earthquake?
Tsunamis
Test your knowledge on earthquake damage and destruction with this overview quiz. Learn about the impact of earthquakes on buildings, landslides, and human lives.
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