A Description of Earthquakes as a Mechanism of Destruction (503 words, 1 pages)
EARTHQUAKES Mechanism of destruction-Vibration energy transmitted through the earths surface from depth. Vibration causes damage and collapse of structures, which in turn may kill and injure occupants. Vibration may also cause landslides, liquefaction, rock falls and other ground failures, damaging settlements in the vicinity. Vibration may also trigger multiple fires, ...
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