Question

Give reasons why earthquakes are considered to be some of the worst natural disasters.

Answer 1

Answer:

because they cause more damage

then any other natural disaster

Answer 2

The reasons why earthquakes are considered to be some of the worst natural disasters are because it results to:

1. Destruction of houses and buildings.

2. Occurence of fire and landslides takes place.

3. Occurrence of flood may also take place due to the damage of dams.

4. Casualties are high near the epicentre, densely populated places and buildings which are not resistant to earthquakes.

5. Occurrence of multiple fracture injuries.