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It depends, but 'shallow' (refering to the 'focus') earthquakes hit, usally, with a bigger force. This is because if the focus is closer to the surface of the earth (like in the Kobe earthquake) then the siesmic waves do not have as far to travel to reach the surface. But you can still have a deep focus with a big impact: if the siesmic waves are more powerful.
Deep earthquakes are typically less destructive than shallow earthquakes because the energy from a deep earthquake has to travel farther to reach the surface, losing intensity along the way. Shallow earthquakes, on the other hand, occur closer to the surface and can cause more damage due to their proximity to populated areas.
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Will an earthquake get bigger if it is deeper?
No. Size does not necessarily affect the magnitude of an earthquake. In fact, a deep earthquake will have less of an effect on the surface than a shallow earthquake of the same magnitude.
Which causes more damage a shallow focus or deep focus?
Deep focus tends to cause more damage compared to shallow focus, as it involves concentrating energy on a smaller area, resulting in a more intense and localized impact. Shallow focus distributes the energy over a wider area, reducing the overall damage potential in comparison.
What would you feel more a deeper Earthquake or a shallow Earthquake?
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Is the magma in a shield volcano deep or shallow?
shallow
What was the depth of the 1960 Chile earthquake?
The focus of the 9.5 (moment magnitud scale) eartquake of Valdivia 1960 was shallow, 33 km deep.
Is 3 miles considered deep or shallow for a earthquake?
That is quite shallow for an earthquake.
Will an earthquake get bigger if it is deeper?
No. Size does not necessarily affect the magnitude of an earthquake. In fact, a deep earthquake will have less of an effect on the surface than a shallow earthquake of the same magnitude.
Was the earthquake that hit Japan Fri Mar 11th 2011 a deep or shallow one?
It hit in the shallow waters about 80 miles from the coast of Japan.
Which causes more damage a shallow focus or deep focus?
Deep focus tends to cause more damage compared to shallow focus, as it involves concentrating energy on a smaller area, resulting in a more intense and localized impact. Shallow focus distributes the energy over a wider area, reducing the overall damage potential in comparison.
Why was the new zealand earthquake so damaging?
The most recent damaging earthquake was very shallow - only about 10 km deep, and indeed I think that today they even had one as shallow as 1km. You may look the data up on geonet.org.nz
Is there shallow or deep water in a muskeg?
It can be shallow or deep.
Where do earthquake most happen shallow or intermediate?
Shallow
Differentiate between shallow and deep foundation?
The difference between a shallow and deep foundation is very simple. A shallow foundation is not very deep and a deep foundation is.
River is wide but shallow not deep?
is river godavari shallow or deep
Which personality is worse Too shallow or too deep?
Both extremes can be challenging in different ways. Being too shallow may lead to superficial relationships and a lack of depth in understanding others, while being too deep can lead to overanalyzing situations and becoming overly sensitive. Finding a balance between the two is key to healthy social interactions.
How can you tell marshlands are deep or shallow?
swamps are deep while marshlands are shallow
What are shallow deep paintings?
It is called a shallow or a deep painting. Shallow means it has light colors. Deep means it has contrast between light and dark such as shadowing.
