Earthquake Damage Flashcards
1
Q
What are tidal waves which are triggered by an earthquake?
A
tsunamis
2
Q
What are movements of soil and rocks down a hill or mountain?
A
landslides
3
Q
What are smaller earthquakes that follow a powerful earthquake in the same area?
A
aftershocks
4
Q
What is an area of many earthquakes followed by few or no earthquakes?
A
seismic gap
5
Q
Why is a seismic gap dangerous?
A
stess builds up and there could be a massive earthquake
6
Q
What is the process in which shaking of theground causes soil to act like a liquid?
A
liquefaction
