Exploring Earthquake Destruction

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What are some common events that occur during an earthquake?

Landslides, mudslides, and liquefaction.

What is the danger of liquefaction during an earthquake?

Liquefaction can swallow up entire buildings and roads.

What are tsunamis and how are they caused?

Tsunamis are large sea waves that arise from ocean earthquakes.

Why are collapsing buildings a deadly factor during earthquakes?

Items inside buildings fall on top of people, building structures come loose, and many times buildings simply collapse to the ground. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common consequences of earthquakes?

Physical damage, economic damage, fires, and destruction of habitat. Signup and view all the answers

How do earthquakes affect man-made structures?

Buildings, roads, power lines, and other human-made structures are at risk for damage when an earthquake hits. Signup and view all the answers

What are landslides and mudslides?

Landslides and mudslides are like snowless avalanches, where the ground sliding down the hill takes everything with it that it comes across - houses, buildings, power lines, and plant and animal habitats. Signup and view all the answers

What is liquefaction?

Liquefaction is when water-saturated soil particles become separated and move like a fluid. Signup and view all the answers

How does liquefaction occur on land?

On land, houses, buildings, and roads sink down into the ground just like your feet do in the sand. Signup and view all the answers

What is a tsunami?

Tsunamis are large sea waves that result from ocean earthquakes. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the most deadly natural disaster events in history?

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common consequences of earthquakes?

Structural damage, fires, and financial damage. Signup and view all the answers

Why are fires common after earthquakes?

Fires are common because flammable materials like power lines and building materials are suddenly exposed. Signup and view all the answers

What can be a long-lasting consequence of earthquakes?

The physical damage may linger for many years if cities cannot afford to rebuild right away. Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of destruction and damage caused by earthquakes?

The types of destruction and damage caused by earthquakes include physical land destruction, destruction near and at sea, structural damage, and economic damage. Signup and view all the answers

Why are earthquakes considered one of the most dangerous natural disasters?

Earthquakes are considered one of the most dangerous natural disasters because they can strike with little to no warning and the ground shaking can be felt hundreds of miles away. Signup and view all the answers

What is the similarity between throwing a rock into a pond and earthquakes?

The similarity between throwing a rock into a pond and earthquakes is that both cause disturbances to objects above the surface. Anything near where an earthquake occurs is likely to be affected. Signup and view all the answers

What are some immediate effects of earthquakes?

Some immediate effects of earthquakes include visible destruction and damage, such as collapsed buildings and infrastructure. Signup and view all the answers

What are some long-term effects of earthquakes?

Some long-term effects of earthquakes can include changes in land topography, displacement of populations, and economic repercussions. Signup and view all the answers

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