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What made that quake significant was the duration (it went on for 15 seconds). That's a factor that supersedes the strength of the quake to an extent. Because
by TomOfTTB 16y ago
What made that quake significant was the duration (it went on for 15 seconds). That's a factor that supersedes the strength of the quake to an extent. Because a weaker quake will cause more damage over a long period of time.
Put it this way: Hit a wall with a hammer and you might cause a dent. Continually hit that wall with a hammer for 15 seconds and you'll probably break through.
- lappet 16y agoThe 2001 earthquake in Gujarat lasted for more than 2 minutes and killed around 20,000 people. The quake struck early in the morning during India's Republic day celebrations. The authorities said that the long duration caused more damage http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Gujarat_earthquake http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Gujarat_earthquake