GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ground vibrations during an earthquake are seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects caused by the ground shaking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ground shaking is the primary cause of earthquake damage to man-made structures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Their release leads to rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, hyperkalemia and cardiac arrest. Patients whose tissues remain under compression may appear stable until the pressure is released and then they will suddenly decompensate, deteriorate and experience cardiac arrest.

Detailed explanation-4: -There, surface waves can produce destructive vibrations in buildings and break water and gas lines, starting uncontrollable fires. Damage and loss of life sustained during an earthquake result from falling structures and flying glass and objects.