Earthquake destruction and Occurence

Match the Earthquake hazards:

Groups:

(a) Primary earthquake hazards

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(b) Secondary Earthquake hazards

• liquefaction

• ground shaking

• tsunami

• flooding

• surface rupture

• fire

• landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earthquake hazards are those that are caused by the primary hazards, and may often be more catastrophic:

• Secondary hazards

• Tertiary hazards

• Tornadoes

• Seismic waves

• Liquefaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

a process by which water-saturated sediment temporarily loses strength and acts as a fluid. This effect can be caused by earthquake shaking.

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Giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.

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What type of plate boundary is associated with the largest earthquakes?

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

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What type of fault is associated with the largest earthquakes?

• Reverse (thrust)

• Normal

• Strike-slip

These may travel as fast as jet planes over deep waters, only slowing down when reaching shallow waters.

• tsunami waves

• fires

• liquefaction

• surface waves

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Which building material would be best for Earthquake damage mitigation:

Groups:

(a) Good materials

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(b) Bad materials

• Adobe

• Brick

• Wood

• Stone

• Steel

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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Why are wood and steel better materials for mitigating Earthquake damage:

Answer explanation

Both materials are somewhat elastic and allow for some movement. Brick and stone do not allow for movement and will crumble instead.

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A secondary earthquake hazard that occurs because of burst gas lines, candles and lamps toppling over: