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What are the Effects of an Earthquake?

• Following are the effects of the

earthquake:

 Ground shaking: Surface waves that are

near the epicentre are responsible for

the earthquake. The intensity of ground

shaking depends on the duration, local

geology, and distance.

 Damage to a man-made structure.

 An outbreak of fire and spilling of

hazardous chemicals.