GL3 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the ways to predict an earthquake?

A

Animal behaviour
Foreshocks
Release for radon

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2
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Case study for prediction of earthquakes

A

China 1975
Series of foreshocks lead to damage so population was mostly evacuated
7.3 magnitude.

Did not do the same the next year
Thousands died
7.8 magnitude

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3
Q

What effect does depth have?

A

Deeper earthquakes are less dangerous

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4
Q

Earthquakes around volcanos

A

Yellowstone national park
Over 1000 earthquakes a year
Magma moving underground
Imminent eruption

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5
Q

Factors that effect the damage a geological hazard does

A
Population size 
Building type
Economy 
Social influences - are people sympathetic?
Levels of planning/prediction
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