14-01-2010, 06:28 AM
About earthquakes in California: I have read that due to fragmented plates conformation, California earthquakes waves dissipated faster and a relativley strong quake causes less or minimal damages. In places where the earth plate is consistent, even smaller movments can cause disasters.
The same 6.5 magnitude can cause a lot of damage in New York, for example. Or a 7 magnitude in Haiti. The quality of the buildings and homes do the rest there.
The same 6.5 magnitude can cause a lot of damage in New York, for example. Or a 7 magnitude in Haiti. The quality of the buildings and homes do the rest there.