Category: Earthquake

The 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami The three tectonic boundaries are divergent, convergent, and transform. A divergent boundary is when two tectonic plates move away from each other. If the plates moving away are oceanic, this may cause sea-floor spreading, which is the creation of new sea floor. As a result of how likely this…

The 2011 Tsunami in Japan: An Essay In this essay, I am going to talk about the tsunami that happened in Japan in 2011. This work will provide information about where the disaster occurred, why and what consequences it had. Finally, it will be discussed what conclusions were drawn and how we can now reduce…

2010 Haiti Earthquake Overview On the 12th of January 2010 at precisely 4:53 pm, a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Léogâne which led to colossal impacts that would forever scar Haiti. An earthquake so destructive and lethal that it is classified as 5th deadliest natural disaster in the world! If you cant picture how dangerous…

Comparison of the Loma Prieta California Earthquake and Armenia Introduction An earthquake is a tremor in the earths crust that results in seismic waves as a result of the sudden energy realized from the bowels of the earth. Earthquakes are most likely to occur in regions where the earths crust is experiencing any form of…

Destructive Force: Earthquake in Aquila, Italy Introduction There are a few natural processes that can be as scary as an earthquake. A human can brace for typhoons by staying indoors. A well-constructed house can withstand normal typhoons. Flooding can be defeated by planning and create mechanisms that will limit the rapid collection of water in…

Earthquake Magnitude Prediction Using Machine Learning A sudden release of energy into the outermost shell of the earth that creates waves of energy that results in shaking of earth’s surface is called an earthquake or tremor. Earthquake prediction is a branch of seismology science concerned with defining the date, location, and magnitude of potential earthquakes…

Earthquakes as the Natural Disaster Posing the Greatest Danger to Societies Natural disasters have always been a significant threat to human life and safety due to the uncontrolled and commonly unpreventable features. Despite the scope of dangers and adverse outcomes associated with various natural disasters, earthquakes might be claimed to be the most dangerous to…

Effects of Earthquakes: Differences in the Magnitude of Damage Caused by Earthquakes An earthquake is a sudden tremor of the earths surface or below and occurs naturally due to various factors (Cari 4). Earthquakes start either underneath or on the exterior of the earths crust depending on the basis that led to the tremble or…

Earthquakes Economic, Social and Environmental Impacts The Nepal Earthquake occurred on the 25th of April and 11:56 AM, there was nearly 9,000 casualties and nearly 22,000 injuries with the main injures occurring in the capital Kathmandu. Earthquakes such as this one are quite common in the Nepalese area because the country is on top of…

Importance of Earthquake Preparedness Essay Think about how life would be if there is no earthquake build an imagery of what Earth will look like. You will probably say that there would be lessdestruction, loss of lives and earth would be a safer place to live in. But earthquake is more than what you expect.…