Why did Mexico City have more damage than Acapulco during the 1995 Earthquake?
2007-03-12 07:23:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Or was it the 1985 Earthquake?
2007-03-12 07:33:09 · update #1
I know that, s why more damage in Mexico City, not Acapulco?
2007-03-12 07:53:23 · update #2
Mexico City was built on top of a lake. The Center of the city is actually sinking (I believe 2 mm. per year) The ground on which the city stands is not solid.
This fact plus the intersection of the Teutonic plates caused a stronger impact of the 1985 earthquake over the city compared to other parts of the country.
GL.
2007-03-12 08:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by Beto 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it because it is situated near tectonic plate
Tectonic plates are pieces of the Earth's crust and uppermost mantle, together referred to as the lithosphere. The plates are around 100 km (60 miles) thick and consist of two principal types of material: oceanic crust (also called sima from silicon and magnesium) and continental crust (sial from silicon and aluminium). The composition of the two types of crust differs markedly, with basaltic rocks ("mafic") dominating oceanic crust, while continental crust consists principally of lower density granitic rocks ("felsic").
The surface of the Earth consists of 14 major plates and 38 minor ones, for a total of 52 plates.
when an earthquake occurs it is due to the movement of these tectonic plates.
cities near these plates are near seismic center are prone to more damage then others,
u will get na idea of the tectonic plates from this link
http://www.acmecompany.com/stock_thumbnails/11997.world_plates.gif
2007-03-12 07:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by PUNJABI ROCKS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've included a site that should give you the answer to your question because it tells all about the 1995 earquake.
2007-03-12 07:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by Person 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋