Earthquakes have many ways to leave their mark on the land, and most of them are bad. The energy released from an earthquake is 10,000 more powerful than the first atomic bomb.
One of the most dangerous effects of an earthquake is a Tsunami. Tsunamis are giant waves that can cause floods and are up to 100 feet tall. They often strike a long way away from the quake, and are very deadly.
Another side effect of quakes is fire. The shaking causes broken gas lines. Then all it takes is a spark to start a giant fire. Fire was a big problem in the 1906 San Francisco quake.
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Earthquakes happen several hundred times a day.
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After effects:
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Avalanches
- Tidal waves (tsunami)
- Fire
- Flooding
- Death
- Building damage
- Road and bridges destroyed
- Broken gas lines
- Spills of hazardous chemicals
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