Earthquake in Italy: Causes and Effects

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck the Apenine Mountains in Italy in 2016?

• 4.5

• 6.0

• 6.5

• 5.0

How does the depth of an earthquake affect the level of shaking experienced on the surface?

• Shallower earthquakes cause more shaking.

• Deeper earthquakes cause more shaking.

• Depth has no effect on shaking.

• Only surface earthquakes cause shaking.

Why are aftershocks considered dangerous following an earthquake?

• They can lead to the collapse of already damaged structures.

• They can cause new earthquakes.

• They are stronger than the initial earthquake.

• They occur without any warning.

What is the primary cause of earthquakes in Italy, as discussed in the video?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

• Heavy rainfall

• Tectonic plate collisions

What is the nature of tectonic movements that lead to earthquakes, as described in the video?

• Jerky and sudden

• Smooth and continuous

• Predictable and regular

• Slow and gradual