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Factors Affecting Earthquake Damage (Secondary hazards (Mudslides,…
Factors Affecting Earthquake Damage
Strength and depth
Stronger = more damage
Shallow-focus = more damage
Aftershocks
More aftershocks = more damage
Population Density
Higher denisity = more damage
Type of buildings
Earthquake resistant?
MEDC vs LEDC
Time of day
Busy time = more damage
Distance from the centre of the earthquake
Closer = more damage
Types of rocks and sediments
Loose materials
Liquefaction
Solid rock
Buildings more earthquake resistant
Secondary hazards
Mudslides
Tsunamis
Fires
Contaminated water
Disease
Hunger
Hypothermia
Economic development
MEDC
Better preparedness
Access to technology
Health Services
Emergency response Services
LEDC