Impacts of Seismic Events (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What are primary effects of an earthquake?
What are primary effects of an earthquake?
Immediate consequences of ground shaking
What does the Modified Mercalli scale measure?
What does the Modified Mercalli scale measure?
Observed damage & human experience
What speed can tsunamis reach in deep ocean water?
What speed can tsunamis reach in deep ocean water?
Over 700 km per hour
What is soil liquefaction?
What is soil liquefaction?
Waterlogged soils behaving like fluid
What percentage of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Basin?
What percentage of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Basin?
Around 90%
What was the economic cost to Japan from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake?
What was the economic cost to Japan from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake?
$235 billion
How much greater was ground motion in Mexico City (1985) compared to outlying areas?
How much greater was ground motion in Mexico City (1985) compared to outlying areas?
Five times greater
What is often the first sign of an approaching tsunami?
What is often the first sign of an approaching tsunami?
Wave trough causing sea to recede
What mantra should people in earthquake zones practise regularly?
What mantra should people in earthquake zones practise regularly?
Drop, cover, and hold on
Why is earthquake prediction extremely difficult?
Why is earthquake prediction extremely difficult?
Cannot determine exact timing or location