"Some potential sources of destruction that may be caused either directly or secondarily by earthquakes are:
- Surface faulting
- Tsunamis
- Seiches
- Fires
- Disease outbreaks
<h3>What sources of destruction are caused by earthquakes?</h3>
Ground shaking is one of them. This is the most obvious effect of an earthquake, and it can cause buildings, bridges, roads, and other structures to collapse or crack. Ground shaking can also trigger landslides, avalanches, rockfalls, and liquefaction (when soil behaves like a liquid).
There is also Surface faulting. This is when the ground breaks along the fault line that caused the earthquake. Surface faulting can damage buildings and infrastructure that cross the fault, and it can also create scarps (steep slopes) or offset features (such as streams or fences).
Tsunamis are giant waves that are generated by underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis can travel across oceans and cause devastating flooding, erosion, and damage to coastal areas and islands.
Seiches are oscillations of water in lakes, reservoirs, bays, or harbors that are caused by seismic waves. Seiches can cause water to slosh over the banks and damage nearby structures and vegetation.
Fires can be ignited by broken gas lines, electrical wires, or candles during an earthquake. Fires can spread quickly and cause more damage and casualties than the earthquake itself.
Disease outbreaks can occur due to the lack of clean water, sanitation, and medical care after an earthquake. People may be exposed to contaminated water, food, or waste, or to infectious diseases from injured animals or corpses."
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