28.2.3 - Other Magnitude Scales
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What does the Body Wave Magnitude (Mb) scale measure?
💡 Hint: Think about which waves are the fastest.
Which type of magnitude scale focuses on surface waves?
💡 Hint: Consider which waves travel along the surface.
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What does the Body Wave Magnitude scale primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on which type of wave is involved.
True or False: Surface Wave Magnitude is used primarily for small earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of damage caused by larger earthquakes.
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If an earthquake has a Body Wave Magnitude of 6.0 measured far from the source, but close stations report Surface Wave Magnitude of 7.0. Discuss how the different scales help in understanding the event.
💡 Hint: Think about the range and applications of each scale.
Design a theoretical scenario where an earthquake measures differently across various magnitude scales. What implications would this have for emergency plans?
💡 Hint: Focus on planning for the most damaging effects.
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