2007-10-16 12:07:47 · 5 answers · asked by getagrip 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
my son asked me this question and i didnt have an answer!
2007-10-16 12:22:25 · update #1
Sound is a type of shockwave, caused by compression and expansion of the air. Therefore, the rumble you hear during an earthquake could be considered to be the shock waves of an earthquake traveling through the air.
2007-10-16 12:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by spleenbutter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earthquake waves are far too long in
wavelength to be heard or felt through the air.
You can hear other sound generated
by the movement, but the seconds and
longer period primary earthquake waves
are too low frequency for the human ear
to perceive.
2007-10-16 14:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many to count variety regrettably. no longer purely do I stay in California ... the earthquake capital of the international (lol) I stay on the San Andreas fault. between the biggest faults in the international. Being that California is stable subsequent to the Pacific Rim with all that volcanic pastime the two Japan, Hawaii and us go through by many earthquakes of all sizes. no person i know has ever been heavily harm, yet we've lost distinct products inclusive of a few stable bottles of wine and whiskey! Darnit! lol The wildest time became whilst i became in my motor vehicle as quickly as and the floor appeared as though it have been transferring. i finished and have been given out because of the fact I had no clue what became going on and it became a reasonably great one. the floor definitely appeared as though it have been rolling. Very freaky. I continually snigger whilst people who stay someplace else say i'm loopy for residing right here. There are organic mess ups everywhere ... none each and every physique is immune. much less harm has been finished of all earthquakes prepare than Tornadoes on my own. there is likewise Hurricanes ... Blizzards ... Ice storms ... Tsunamis ... anyplace you reside you are going to be able to desire to stand something. ought to as nicely stay the place you like it for my area. Peace to you ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2017-01-03 18:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
earthquakes can be felt by a snake but not by a birth flying in the air there for it's under the ground.
2007-10-16 14:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Hangssei 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They be felt on the groung or close to it because, well, thats where they are.
2007-10-16 12:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by minniemo67065 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋