Secondary Effects Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 secondary effects
A
Soil liquefaction
Landslides
Tsunamis
Fires
Effects on people/ built env
2
Q
Soil liquefaction
A
Soils violently shaken
They lose strength and structure and behave like a fluid
3
Q
Landslides
A
Slopes fail due to shaken of ground
4
Q
Tsunami
A
Giant sea wave generated by shallow focus underwater EQs involving movement of seabed which displaced water or landslides under water
5
Q
Fires
A
From broken gas pipes
Collapsed electricity lines
