English 101:Essay 1:Cause and Effect Essay. 9‚Oct.2011 Outline I .Introduction: A. Hook: Japan was hit by the most powerful earthquake in recorded history on March 11‚ 2011. B. The center of the nine-magnitude earthquake was near the east coast of Japan‚ C. Thesis statement: The Earthquake in Japan‚ besides being a disaster‚ also caused other disasters‚ such as a tsunami and nuclear leaks. II. Body: A. Earthquake B. Tsunami 1. The horrifying earthquake caused
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name 4/23/12 Earth Science Earthquake essay Earthquakes are a very dangerous natural disaster‚ if strong enough; they could destroy the best-built buildings. They are caused by a sudden shift in the tectonic plates. Earthquakes can also cause other types of disasters too. They could cause tsunamis or volcanic eruptions. However earthquakes erupt unpredictable and can kill many people unpredictable. Seismometers can detect the strength of the earthquake‚ which then gives a number on the Richter
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powerful earthquake in half a century. The 7.9 magnitude earthquake killed as many as 2‚000‚ injured at least 2‚000‚ and left 4‚000 missing. Most of the missing are thought to be buried under rubble‚ and rescue workers dug frantically with bulldozers‚ shovels‚ sticks -- even bare hands -- trying to find them. India’s Earthquake -- Residents in the Gujarat State of western India spent the night outside Friday‚ too fearful to go back into their damaged homes after India’s most powerful earthquake in half
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A Discussion On Earthquakes Perhaps Mother Nature offers no greater force than that of the earthquake. Across the span of time‚ earthquakes have been recorded for their incredible destructive forces‚ and their abilities to awe mankind with their unparalleled force. Earthquakes can often strike without any notice‚ leveling large cities and killing scores of innocent people. Not only can earthquakes bring harm to society through these methods of destruction‚ but they can also cause millions
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A Dire Situation: DBQ Essay Many people face dire situations everyday‚ but what about deadly? This is what about 43‚000 Filipinos faced on October 15‚ 2013 when a deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the islands of Bohol and Cebu. The temblor was the largest to shake the area in 23 years. (BK Info) Also‚ 2211 aftershocks hit the region and most citizens were completely unprepared‚ and shocked. The cause of this disaster is likely the East Bohol Fault. The quake killed around 185 people and put
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Would earthquakes of similar magnitudes in different populated regions of the Earth cause approximately the same levels of damage? In your discussions‚ consider both geologic and human-induced factors. The amount of damage caused by an Earthquake does not solely depend on the magnitude of the Earthquake. Factors such as population‚ geographic location‚ soil type‚ and the type of building material commonly used for construction in a region determine the extent of damage caused. If an Earthquake strikes
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tsunami/earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Disaster 1 – Japanese Tsunami and Earthquake On Friday the 11th of March 2011‚ a magnitude 9.0 Earthquake struck coastal waters‚ along a subduction zone‚ surrounding Japanese islands. At the time of the Earthquake‚ no one expected what was about to occur‚ one of the most devastating tsunamis to have ever hit Japan. Earthquakes are caused by forces deep within the Earth when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another.
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DIVISION OF PARANAQUE CITY PARANAQUE NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL-BACLARAN SCHOOL EARTHQUAKE DRILL NARRATIVE REPORT I.INTRODUCTION Cataclysm or disaster is given. It can ruin or worst make our lives vanish in just one click; but then‚ it’s not the end already because we all know that we can be unharmed or let say protect ourselves by the help of this two-word “PREPAREDNESS & AWARENESS” if ever the earthquake comes as well as other calamities. Always remember that being prepared and
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Relieving Chile and Haiti Many earthquakes strike different countries and very often‚ and they face efforts to rebuild the nation. Some countries do it better than others and some are more effective. But‚ this does not only apply to earthquakes but also to other natural disasters such as floods and droughts. In such situations‚ humanitarian and development aid rush in from different corners of the world and from the countries government. The aid that is received goes into the relief efforts of the
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PART I INTRODUCTION AIM The aim of this report is to describe the Newcastle earthquake and identify its social‚ physical and economic effects on the community. The event in detail‚ major effects‚ how the event was caused‚ the effects on the communities property‚ people‚ infrastructure and economy‚ will all be addressed in this report. Also the long term planning implications‚ preventative measures‚ preparedness‚ response implications‚ and well as recovery implications will covered and described
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