Question

What are three things that can affect the amount of damage or number of deaths from an earthquake? (Hint: Think back to what you learned about the things that can affect the Mercalli rankings for an earthquake.)

Answer 1

The extent of destruction and harm caused by an earthquake depends on:

magnitude

intensity and duration

the local geology

the time of day that it occurs.

building and industrial plant design and materials

Answer 2

Seismic waves City planning Population

Step-by-step explanation:

• Seismic waves rarely kill anyone. Structures falling on people and fires or tsunamis after the earthquake cause many more fatalities.

• City planning can lessen the damage done by earthquakes.

• Population density and ground type affect the number of fatalities.