20.12 - Earthquake Magnitude and Energy Release
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Practice Questions
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What is the Richter scale used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what we assess during an earthquake.
How much more energy does a 6.0 magnitude earthquake release compared to a 5.0?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between Richter scale increments.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does an increase of 1.0 on the Richter scale signify?
💡 Hint: Think about the scale's logarithmic characteristics.
True or False: The Moment Magnitude Scale is used exclusively for small earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the differences between magnitude scales.
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Challenge Problems
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 releases what amount of energy? Estimate energy for a magnitude of 8.0 as well.
💡 Hint: Use the energy formula carefully for each magnitude.
Discuss the societal changes required for earthquakes with increasing magnitudes, especially concerning building infrastructure.
💡 Hint: Think of historical earthquake events and present a balanced approach towards infrastructure.
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