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Factors affecting earthquake damage (Secondary Hazards (Other…
Factors affecting earthquake damage
Strength & Depth
Stronger earthquake
MORE damage
MORE aftershock
Earthquake closer to surface
MORE damage
Type of Buildings
MEDC
Better structures
LESS damage
Population Density
Earthquake in city
MORE damage
Rock & Sediment
Loose materials
LIQUEFACTION
Solid rock
Less likely to melt
Distance from epicentre
Closer to epicentre
MORE damage
Time of day
Busy time = more people
MORE death
Secondary Hazards
Tsunami
Fire
Mudslide
Other
Contaminated Water
Disease
Hunger
Hypothermia
Economic Development
MEDC
More prepared
More emergency response service
MORE MONEY
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