How does an earthquake cause structural damage?
Several factors determine the structural damage from an earthquake including, the proximity to active earthquake faults; the building construction (type of building, materials used, and quality of workmanship); the local site conditions (type and condition of soil, slope of the land, and fill material); and the geologic structure of the earth beneath the structure.
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What is the area where no direct seismic waves from a particular earthquake can be detected?
A shadow zone is an area where no direct seismic waves can be...
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How powerful was the earthquake in Japan today?
An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the east coast of Japan e...
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Each can be deadly, but the volcano and the earthquake can do...
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When will the next earthquake occur?
Earthquakes come without warning of any kind and are fundamen...
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What method is used to pinpoint the center of an earthquake?
In order to locate the epicenter of an earthquake you will ne...
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What is earthquake intensity and how is it measured?
The magnitude of most earthquakes is measured on the Richter ...
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What is the area where no direct seismic waves from a particular earthquake can be detected?
A shadow zone is an area where no direct seismic waves can be...
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Why might an earthquake have more than one intensity value?
Earthquakes vary from size to size because of the intensity o...
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What is the record for largest earthquake?
The largest earthquake in the world happened on May 22, 1960 ...
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How powerful was the earthquake in Japan today?
An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the east coast of Japan e...
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What is the difference between focus and epicenter of an earthquake?
An epicenter of an earthquake is the place where an earthquak...
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Which plates seem to have the most earthquake and volcanic activity?
As with earthquakes, volcanic activity is linked to plate-tec...
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Has there ever been an earthquake in Ohio?
Although few have registered as noticeable to the average cit...
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Was there an earthquake today in california?
The most recent Earthquake in California occurred 18 hours ag...
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What was the largest earthquake in history?
The largest earthquake in history was on May 22, 1960 in Vald...
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When will the next earthquake occur?
Earthquakes come without warning of any kind and are fundamen...
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What is the difference between an earthquake's focus and epicenter?
The focus of an earthquake is the location within the earth w...
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What is the most common cause of an earthquake?
Most earthquakes are caused by the sudden slip along geologic...
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What depth is The earthquake deepest boundaries?
Earthquakes plate boundaries are the deepest boundaries and c...
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Can you feel an earthquake while on a boat?
Although the water won't shake like it would on land, an eart...
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What does the earthquake magnitude primarily depend on?
The magnitude of an earthquake is based on the seismic moment...
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What is the difference between an earthquake's focus and epicenter?
The focus of an earthquake is the location within the earth w...
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What is an earthquake caused by?
When the plates that make up the crust of the Earth's surface...
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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
To figure out just where that earthquake happened, you need t...
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What is the strongest earthquake in continental USA?
The strongest measurable earthquake in the continental US hap...
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What is the point under ground where an earthquake begins?
The hypocenter is the point within the earth where an earthqu...
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What is the difference between an earthquake's focus and epicenter?
The focus of an earthquake is the location within the earth w...
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What is an earthquake caused by?
When the plates that make up the crust of the Earth's surface...
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When was the earthquake in San Fransisco?
The most destructive quake in U.S. history occurred in San Fr...
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Where is the best place to go during an earthquake?
DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Move only a few steps to a nearby s...
About Earthquake
An Earthquake (also known as a quake or tremor) is a shift in the earth's crust that releases a substantial amount of energy. The size, type and frequency of an earthquake is measured by its seismic activity. The shifting of the surface during an earthquake can cause catastrophic damage to any nearby population. The magnitude of an earthquake is measured on the Richter scale. The Richter scale rates the size of the earthquake from 1 to 10+ with 10+ being the worst.
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