The Impact of Earthquakes (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What time of day increases earthquake damage risk?
What time of day increases earthquake damage risk?
Night time increases risk as people are asleep indoors.
How does magnitude affect earthquake damage?
How does magnitude affect earthquake damage?
Stronger earthquakes result in more significant damage.
What is the importance of depth of focus in earthquakes?
What is the importance of depth of focus in earthquakes?
Shallow focus earthquakes typically cause more damage.
How does distance from the epicenter affect damage?
How does distance from the epicenter affect damage?
Shockwaves are strongest near the epicenter.
How does population density affect earthquake impact?
How does population density affect earthquake impact?
Higher density increases chances of loss of life.
What role does economic wealth play in earthquake preparedness?
What role does economic wealth play in earthquake preparedness?
LDCs have fewer resources for earthquake preparedness.
What are short-term effects of earthquakes?
What are short-term effects of earthquakes?
Loss of life, building destruction, and disease spread.
What is liquefaction in the context of earthquakes?
What is liquefaction in the context of earthquakes?
Soil becomes liquid, causing structures to collapse.
What is a common long-term impact of earthquakes?
What is a common long-term impact of earthquakes?
Infrastructure damage can lead to urban decay and poverty.
What are tools used to measure earthquakes?
What are tools used to measure earthquakes?
Seismograph, Richter scale, and Mercalli scale.