Would Earthquakes of Similar Magnitudes in Different Regions of the Earth

question 68

Essay

Would earthquakes of similar magnitudes in different regions of the Earth cause approximately the same levels of damage necessarily? In your explanation, consider both geologic and human- induced factors.

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