Geography

Joanna

13 July, 14:21

There are over 56,000 earthquakes recorded yearly on Earth. Many occur on the ocean floor while others are so small that they can only be detected using special equipment. A small percentage of earthquakes can lead to massive destruction on Earth, including loss of life and property. Which of these earthquakes would most likely lead to the most damage to human lives? A) a 7.2 earthquake in Los Angeles B) a 8.5 earthquake in the rain forest C) a 3.6 earthquake in downtown Chicago D) a 3.5 earthquake at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean