What would a 100.0 earthquake do?
What would a 100.0 earthquake do?
What Are Earthquake Hazards?Earthquake Magnitude Scale.
Magnitude
Earthquake Effects
Estimated Number Each Year
6.1 to 6.9
May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas.
100
7.0 to 7.9
Major earthquake. Serious damage.
10-15
8.0 or greater
Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter.
One every year or two
What Are Earthquake Hazards?
Earthquake Magnitude Scale.
Magnitude | Earthquake Effects | Estimated Number Each Year |
---|---|---|
6.1 to 6.9 | May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. | 100 |
7.0 to 7.9 | Major earthquake. Serious damage. | 10-15 |
8.0 or greater | Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter. | One every year or two |