Earthquakes And Tsunamis Flashcards
(6 cards)
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How do you measure the effect of a tsunami?
A
You look at the impact on people
1
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What types of impacts do earthquakes and tsunamis cause?
A
Social impacts, economical impacts and environmental impact
2
Q
How come disasters impact less developed countries more?
A
Because they don’t have good resources to prepare for disasters.
3
Q
What can be triggered by earthquakes?
A
Landslides
4
Q
What is liquefaction?
A
Liquefaction is when soil turns into water.
5
Q
When does liquefaction occur?
A
Liquefaction occurs when vibrations from earthquakes make the particles in the soil unstable
