Describe the primary and secondary effects of an earthquake. (4 marks)

Primary effects of an eartquake can include the ground shaking, buildings collapsing, and the ground splitting. Secondary effects may include subsidance, tsunamis, fires, contamination of water supplies, gas leaks, and power outages.

Answered by Clare B. Geography tutor

110002 Views

See similar Geography GCSE tutors

Related Geography GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Outline the positive and negative effects that tourism can have on fragile environments


What is the difference between primary and secondary effects of an earthquake?


What are the types of waves on a coast?


What are the different types of plate margin?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy