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Understanding Earthquake Hazards by Paolo Malabanan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses several hazards that can result from earthquakes, including ground shaking, tsunamis, landslides, subsidence, lateral spreading, and liquefaction. Ground shaking from large earthquakes can severely damage structures and destabilize sloping ground and cliffs. Tsunamis generated by underwater earthquakes or landslides can travel long distances and flood coastal areas. Shaking can also trigger landslides and rockfalls on steep slopes. Subsidence and lateral spreading can occur as the gro
- Author
- Paolo Malabanan
- Language
- EN