Question

The amount of damage that results from an earthquake depends on its intensity and duration, the type of ground on which structures are built, and the _____. design of the buildings in the area electromagnetic property of area rocks speed of the tsunami warning system time of day the earthquake begins

Answer 1

The location of the epicenter. If the epicenter is located miles underground, the surface damage will not be as extensive as it would have been if the epicenter were down a few feet.

Answer 2

design of the buildings in the area