1.3B Flashcards
1
Q
What is soil liquefaction ?
A
Water-saturated materials can temporarily lose strength and behave like a liquid under pressure of strong shaking.
2
Q
What is intensity ?
A
The measure of ground shaking.
3
Q
What is the epicentre ?
A
The location on the earths surface directly above the hypocentre.
4
Q
What is magnitude ?
A
The amount of movement, or displacement, in the fault, which is a measure of energy release. It is measured on a richter scale from 0-10
