after shocks are often less powerful than the main earth earthquake. explain why after shock can still cause more damage

The aftershocks can cause more damage than the main earthquake because they last much longer.

Explanation:

The earthquakes are a natural hazard that can cause very big damage, but also a big loss to lives. The earthquakes occur when cracks occur in the crust and when the crust from above falls down to adjust it releases a lot of energy. This energy is manifested with strong vibrations that manage to spread around and affect very large areas.

The earthquakes have a main earthquake and aftershocks. The main earthquake occurs only once and the damage it can do depends on its strength. The aftershocks, on the other hand, are not as strong, but they can last for days, weeks, or even months, so by continuously shacking the ground for a long period of time they often manage to make much more damage than the main earthquakes themselves.

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