The effects of earthquake include,but are not limited to the following
1.Shaking & Ground rupture
Shaking & ground rupture are the main effects creating by earthquake, resulting more or less severe to damage buildings and rigid structures.
2.Soil liquefaction
Soil liquefaction occurs when,because of the shaking,water -saturated granular material temporarity loses it strength and transforms from soil to liquid.It may cause rigid structure like buildings and bridges,to tilt or sink into the liquefied deposite.
3.Human impacts
An earthquake may cause injury and loss of life,road and bridge damage etc...
4.Fires
Earthquake can acuse fires by damaging electrical power or gas pip line.
5.Landslides
Earthquake can produce slop leading to landslides.
6.Tsunami
7.Floods
Floods may be secondy effect of earthquake,if dams are damaged.Earthquake may cause landslips to dams river,which collapse and cause floods.