Chapter 5, continued Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 things does the severity of shaking and damage of an earthquake depend on?
A
- Magnitude
- Distance from focus
- Nature of subsurface material
2
Q
What is liquefaction?
A
When waves liquify water filled sediments
3
Q
What do most tsunamis result from?
A
Displacement of the sea floor
4
Q
What are 3 ways we can prevent earthquake damage?
A
Land use planning
Disaster planning
Better construction methods
5
Q
Can we predict earthquakes?
A
Yes in the long term
No in the short term
