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Which of the following is NOT classified as a primary earthquake hazard?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a primary earthquake hazard?
Which phenomenon occurs as a direct result of ground shaking during an earthquake?
Which phenomenon occurs as a direct result of ground shaking during an earthquake?
Where is the epicenter of an earthquake located?
Where is the epicenter of an earthquake located?
What can ground rupture cause to structures built across fault lines?
What can ground rupture cause to structures built across fault lines?
How can ground shaking trigger other hazards such as landslides?
How can ground shaking trigger other hazards such as landslides?
Which factor is NOT related to the intensity of ground shaking?
Which factor is NOT related to the intensity of ground shaking?
What is meant by liquefaction during an earthquake?
What is meant by liquefaction during an earthquake?
What is a characteristic of surface rupture?
What is a characteristic of surface rupture?
What is the recommended buffer zone distance for constructing buildings near fault lines?
What is the recommended buffer zone distance for constructing buildings near fault lines?
What significant change occurred during the 1999 Chi-Chi Earthquake?
What significant change occurred during the 1999 Chi-Chi Earthquake?
What earthquake magnitude is typically strong enough to trigger a rock fall?
What earthquake magnitude is typically strong enough to trigger a rock fall?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to landslides?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to landslides?
Which geological fault was identified during the 2013 Bohol Earthquake?
Which geological fault was identified during the 2013 Bohol Earthquake?
What role does gravity play in landslides?
What role does gravity play in landslides?
Which of the following statements about surface rupture is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about surface rupture is incorrect?
What is the primary advisory response to a destructive tsunami warning?
What is the primary advisory response to a destructive tsunami warning?
What natural occurrence can create a seiche?
What natural occurrence can create a seiche?
What is a potential consequence of a tsunami hitting land?
What is a potential consequence of a tsunami hitting land?
Which of the following can cause fires after an earthquake?
Which of the following can cause fires after an earthquake?
How should boats already at sea respond after a tsunami warning?
How should boats already at sea respond after a tsunami warning?
What conditions make an area more prone to liquefaction?
What conditions make an area more prone to liquefaction?
What is a primary hazard that can lead to secondary hazards during an earthquake?
What is a primary hazard that can lead to secondary hazards during an earthquake?
How quickly can locally-generated tsunamis arrive after an earthquake?
How quickly can locally-generated tsunamis arrive after an earthquake?
Which earthquake is noted for its example of liquefaction?
Which earthquake is noted for its example of liquefaction?
What is the difference between the two types of tsunamis mentioned?
What is the difference between the two types of tsunamis mentioned?
Which event resulted in significant destruction and was classified as a locally-generated tsunami?
Which event resulted in significant destruction and was classified as a locally-generated tsunami?
Which of the following areas are typically more susceptible to liquefaction?
Which of the following areas are typically more susceptible to liquefaction?
What happens to the ground once the shaking from an earthquake stops?
What happens to the ground once the shaking from an earthquake stops?
What signal may indicate an impending tsunami related to an earthquake?
What signal may indicate an impending tsunami related to an earthquake?
What happens to the ocean water before a tsunami arrives?
What happens to the ocean water before a tsunami arrives?
What sound might indicate the approach of a tsunami?
What sound might indicate the approach of a tsunami?
In a PHIVOLCS Tsunami Warning, what does a GREEN advisory indicate?
In a PHIVOLCS Tsunami Warning, what does a GREEN advisory indicate?
What precaution should people take when a YELLOW advisory is issued?
What precaution should people take when a YELLOW advisory is issued?
What does an ORANGE advisory signal in relation to sea level disturbance?
What does an ORANGE advisory signal in relation to sea level disturbance?
Which of the following should NOT be done during potential tsunami conditions?
Which of the following should NOT be done during potential tsunami conditions?
