Earthquake Hazards Flashcards by Vaughn Gabriel Uy | Brainscape

Q

Natural phenomena that may impact humans and the environment

A

Hazards

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Movement of the ground and damages structures

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Ground motion

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Causes landslides, sinkholes, mudslides

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Land and soil failure

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Loose strength of soil and softens the soil and eventually sinks

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Soil liquefaction

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Happens when strong eqarthquake occurs near an oceanic plate or ocean floor.

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Tsunami

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Formation of very big waves that can cover land

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Tsunami

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