2006-10-06 20:57:36 · 10 answers · asked by elvi_eleven 1 in Environment
It can cause pipes to burst leaking gas
2006-10-06 20:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the earthquake itself causes the fire, its more like a combination of things that are caused by the earthqualke that cause the fire.
Gas pipes can break as can cables and just about everything that can possibly cause a fire. Any form of electric cables can break and cause a short circuit.
2006-10-06 21:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by c_mitu89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN an earthquake, gas pipes underground are broken that causes leaks, when it is near a place that causes sparks or electricity cables, that starts a F I R E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!infinity
2006-10-06 21:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by cris_tuason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Break a gas pipe, tip over a lit candle, electric wires snap apart and spark are just a few examples.
2006-10-06 21:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas mains break. Power lines get downed. Lamps, candles, anything with flame in it gets knocked over. You get the idea.
2006-10-06 21:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Bramblyspam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can cause structual damage to power lines/ other electrical structures which can cause combustible objects to ignite or molten lava which can cause things to catch fire due to it's immense temperature.
2006-10-06 21:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by ...n... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The destruction it causes..
2006-10-06 21:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can cause two sticks to rub together real hard.
2006-10-06 21:05:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same theory which applies for volcanoes
2006-10-06 21:30:51 · answer #9 · answered by priya r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm....let's see.....no....that's not it.....hmmm....maybe....no, not that either....darn....
2006-10-06 21:00:21 · answer #10 · answered by backinbowl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋