FAQ - Earthquake Effects & Experiences
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere can I find photographs of earthquake damage?
Why do earthquakes in other countries seem to cause more damage and casualties than earthquakes in the U.S.?
How do you classify/measure the shaking that you feel during an earthquake? Sharp jolts versus rolling motion?
What are isoseismal maps?
What is liquefaction?
At what magnitude does damage begin to occur in an earthquake?
What are the effects of earthquakes?
Where have tsunamis occurred historically?
What are earthquake lights? Are they real?
What does an earthquake feel like?
What are those booms I sometimes hear before or during an earthquake?
How can an earthquake effect groundwater or changes in wells?
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