2006-07-05 15:40:25 · 8 answers · asked by krnchonsa2005 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Particularly the buildings like homes in California?
2006-07-05 15:59:17 · update #1
Most modern up-to-code buildings have a 0.5g (1/2 the acceleration of gravity) standard, but the strongest earthquakes may have 2g or more. So, the best building in the worst spot in the worst event can still be in trouble.
2006-07-05 16:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by QFL 24-7 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I would imagine many of them would. There are some buildings in earthquake prone areas that are built to move with the quake, but a level 8, particularly a sustained one, might prove difficult to endure.
2006-07-05 15:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by halogen3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, especially if they aren't built with earthquake building standards.
2006-07-05 15:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by carobygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially if the earthquake is shallow.
2006-07-05 15:44:00 · answer #4 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-07-05 16:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by cherodman4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-05 15:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course
2006-07-05 15:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by darkmagician_007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if there far enough away.
2006-07-05 15:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋