What Is an Aftershock? Understand the Smaller Quakes Following a Major Earthquake 🌀
Learn what aftershocks are, how they occur near the main quake's focus, and why they can be dangerous. Get essential facts to stay prepared!
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What Is The Definition of (Aftershock)?
Aftershock is a smaller earthquake that follows the main shock and originates close to its focus. Aftershocks generally decrease in number and magnitude over time. (UN DHA)
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RELIEFWEB GLOSSARY OF HUMANITARIAN TERMS
https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/4F99A3C28EC37D0EC12574A4002E89B4-reliefweb_aug2008.pdf
Aftershock is a smaller earthquake that follows the main shock and originates close to its focus. Aftershocks generally decrease in number and magnitude over time. (UN DHA)
Source:
RELIEFWEB GLOSSARY OF HUMANITARIAN TERMS
https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/4F99A3C28EC37D0EC12574A4002E89B4-reliefweb_aug2008.pdf
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