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Earthquake Damage and Destruction Overview

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What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

Movement of tectonic plates (correct)

Volcanic eruption

Human activities

Meteor impact

Which of the following is considered a primary effect of earthquakes?

Snowstorms

Liquefaction (correct)

Tornadoes

Wildfires

What is the term used for the point where the vibrations of an earthquake start?

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Summit

Crater

Epicenter (correct)

What can happen to the ground or soil during an earthquake?

Liquefaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a secondary effect of earthquakes?

Fires Signup and view all the answers

Where is earthquake destruction usually most severe?

Close to the epicenter Signup and view all the answers

How far can the shaking of the ground during an earthquake be felt?

Hundreds of miles away Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to the physical landscape during an earthquake?

Ground shaking, landslides, ground ruptures, liquefaction, and tsunamis Signup and view all the answers

How does liquefaction affect the ground during an earthquake?

It causes the wet soil to act like a liquid instead of a solid Signup and view all the answers

What is a common secondary effect of earthquakes?

Fire Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the notable secondary effects of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906?

Multiple fires that devastated the city for three days Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the economic effects of earthquakes mentioned in the text?

Interrupting businesses and causing loss of employment Signup and view all the answers

How fast can tsunami waves travel through the ocean?

430 miles per hour (about 690 km per hour) Signup and view all the answers

What caused a coastal landslide in Haiti after a strong earthquake in 2010?

The earthquake's aftermath led to a coastal landslide Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of damaged roads and bridges after an earthquake?

Chaos and congestion on the roadways Signup and view all the answers