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When the earth quakes, it upsets the natural balance of the human legs.
They may fall over and harm their bodies as is the case in a fall.
If there are any objects around the person, they may collide with him be fatal.
It all depends on where the earthquake happens.
Earthquakes can cause injuries to people in various ways, such as building collapses, falling debris, and fires. The shaking can also lead to people losing their balance and falling. Additionally, landslides and tsunamis triggered by earthquakes can also cause injuries.
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Who is commonly affected by earthquakes?
People who live in buildings.
What is the percentage of earthquakes each year?
On average, there are about 20,000 earthquakes each year that are strong enough to be felt. This number can vary from year to year. The majority of earthquakes are small and go unnoticed by people.
Why is it important for us to indentify areas which are prone to earthquakes?
Areas prone to earthquakes should be identified so that people can prepare for them. Most notably, bridges and public buildings should be built to withstand earthquakes.
How many people were killed in the Sumatra?
The 2009 Sumatra earthquakes, twin earthquakes that struck West Sumatra, Indonesia, resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 people.
What are some hazards associated with earthquake?
Earthquakes can cause tsunami's and destroy building. If they are power full enough they can break gas pipes and cause great fires.If you are inside of a building during an earthquake, falling debris and electrical equipment can trap, hurt, or even kill you
What does an tornado do that a earthquake does?
Both tornadoes and earthquakes can damage or destroy buildings and infrastructure and can kill and injure people. However they cause damage in different ways.
Can hurricanes injure people seriously?
Yes. Hurricanes can seriously injure and kill people.
Why do people not like earthquakes?
They can and do cause huge amounts of collateral damage, make people homeless, cause businesses to fail, impact on the countries balance of payments of Eco structure and of course kill and injure many
Should blind people drive?
no because they can seriously injure people. it's the same as blind people skiing, they shouldn't do this either because they can injure or kill people (such as little kids)
How can an earthquake affet people?
it can kill them or injure them
What kils more people earthquakes or volcanoes?
Earthquakes
What kills more people earthquakes or volcanos?
Earthquakes
Does Poseidon bring good or evil to humans?
He brings good when he is in a good mood otherwise when he is mad he brings storms and earthquakes who could injure or kill humans.
Why do people suffer pain?
So that they do not injure their body.
Was there a man who studies earthquakes?
People have studied earthquakes from ancient times - today people who study earthquakes are Geologists specializing as seismologists.
Are earthquakes deadly?
earthquakes are deadly because they can kill alot of people
How do we know that earthquakes exist?
If you have ever felt an earthquake you will know they exist. Billions of people have felt earthquakes and many millions of people have been killed by earthquakes. Buildings collapse in many earthquakes. Earthquakes leave plenty of evidence and witnesses behind them that they happened.
