primary effects - things that happen immediately as a result of an earthquake secondary effects - things that happen in the hours, days and weeks after the initial earthquake Short-term or ...

Earthquakes have both primary effects (such as the destruction of buildings) and secondary effects (such as fires, water contamination, or spread of diseases) . There are ways of reducing the ...

Furthermore, a document released by government officials warned of possible secondary effects of the earthquake, which could include formation of a landslide that could be dangerous for residents.