GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

EARTHQUAKES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the types of Earthquake hazards
A
GROUND RUPTURE
B
GROUND OSCILLATION
C
GROUND SHAKING
D
TSUNAMI
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tsunamis occur when large quantities of water are displaced, most commonly because of earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis can also be produced by atmospheric disturbances or meteorite impacts, but these are rare.

Detailed explanation-2: -Marine hazards, such as storm surges, tsunamis or biohazards, can be devastating for the coasts and their communities. They can also have lasting and damaging effects on the coastal landscape, causing long-term coastal erosion, and on marine ecosystems.

Detailed explanation-3: -An earthquake hazard is any type of physical phenomenon associated with an earthquake that may cause damage or adverse effects on the normal day-to-day activities of people. Examples of earthquake hazards include surface faulting, ground shaking, landslide, liquefaction, and surface rupture.

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