What are the effects of earthquake?

Explanation

The following are the immediate hazardous effects of earthquake
(i) Loss of life and property: Ground shaking takes place in earthquake. It leads to loss of life and property. Many buildings fall off and take life of people who were in and around the building.
(ii) Change in land: Due to earthquake we can see many changes in the land. Many areas get converted into pits. There are cracks in mountains.
(iii) Causes landslides and tsunami: It leads to landslides in mountainous regions and tsunami in oceans. It may further aggravate the calamity and loss of human and property.
(iv) Destruction of means of communication and transportation: It leads to destruction of means of communication and transportation. It creates problem in sending help and relief to victims.
(v) Other effects: Earthquake may also lead to breaking or damage of dams which may lead to floods.