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Disease e.g. typhoid and cholera spread easily when pipes burst
and there is shortage of fresh water and contamination from
sewage.
Famine
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/natural_hazards/eart
hquakes_video.shtml
Why do some people die in some earthquakes
more than others?
The Power of the Earthquake
The strength of an earthquake is measured on the Richter
scale. Earthquakes more than 6.0 usually result in some
damage.
Geology
The effect of an earthquake is less on solid rock and
greater on weak sands and clays
Depth of earthquake
Generally the closer the earthquakes focus is to the earths
surface, the greater the damage
Location of epicentre
The epicentre is the point on the surface directly above the
focus (start of the earthquake). It is at this point where
the energy from an earthquake is usually at its greatest.
Population density
An area of dense population is likely to experience more deaths than a
rural area simply due to a greater likelihood of people being affected
by the quake and more buildings, road networks and bridges which
may collapse.
It is hard to predict earthquakes. A seismometer can be used to monitor
tremors inside the Earths crust and therefore identify potential earthquakes.
However, earthquake predictions are not accurate enough to rely upon. It is
more worthwhile to invest money and resources in preparing for earthquakes.
Tectonic Management
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/natural_hazards/m
anaging_hazards_video.shtml
Earthquake drills
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7729282.stm