Question

describe the destruction caused by earthquakes

Answer 1

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The ground shaking may also causelandslides, mudslides, and avalanches on steeper hills or mountains, all of which can damage buildings and hurt people. The second main earthquake hazard is ground displacement (ground movement) along a fault.

Answer 2

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1. They cause loss of human life due to collapse of buildings.

2. Transport is affected due to disruption of railway and road systems.

3. Infrastructure like buildings, dams and bridges develop cracks due to earthquakes.

4. Earthquakes have economic effects like setback in trade and agriculture. Assets like houses and other buildings are also destroyed.

5. Problems arise due to shortage of electricity. At the same time, underlying cables are disturbed leading to disruption of communication systems.

6. It becomes difficult to meet basic necessities of people like food and water.

7. Water shortage also leads to rise of epidemics due to lack of proper sanitation.

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