Question

two magnitude 6 earthquakes occur in the united states on the same day. the first strikes southern utah, while the second hits charleston. which earthquake is likely to cause more damage?

Answer 1

The earthquake in Charleston is likely to cause more damage, as it struck a more populous area and was located on the East Coast, where buildings are typically less earthquake-resistant than those in the West. Additionally, Charleston is close to other major cities such as Savannah and Atlanta that would likely be affected as well. Thus, the second earthquake in Charleston could have a greater impact than the first one in Southern Utah.