Earthquake Damage Flashcards
1
Q
What is a smaller earthquake that follows a powerful one in the same area?
A
Aftershock
2
Q
What are movements of soil and rocks down a hill or mountain?
A
Landslides
3
Q
What is the process in which shaking of the ground causes soil to act like a liquid?
A
Liquefaction
4
Q
What are tidal waves which are triggered by an earthquake?
A
Tsunamis
5
Q
What is an area of many earthquakes followed by few or no earthquakes?
A
Seismic Gap
6
Q
Why is a seismic gap dangerous?
A
Stress builds up and there could be a massive earthquake
