Question

1. Explain why earthquakes cause damage to property.
Geography

Answer 1

They shake the whole ground so they loosen the trees and houses off the ground.

Answer 2

The vibrations from an earthquake can lead to ground displacement and surface rupture. The surface rupture can cause other hazards, as well as damage to roads and buildings. In this example, the surface rupture has caused large cracks and the collapse of a paved road.