28.2.1 - Richter Magnitude Scale (ML)
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Practice Questions
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What does the Richter scale measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
Who developed the Richter scale?
💡 Hint: Consider whose name is associated with this scale.
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What is the maximum amplitude related to in the Richter formula?
💡 Hint: Remember what contributes to the Richter calculation.
The Richter scale is effective for earthquakes with magnitudes up to:
💡 Hint: Think about the threshold for reliable measurements.
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An earthquake measurements indicate a maximum amplitude of 400 mm. Calculate the magnitude of the earthquake using the Richter formula if A0 (standard amplitude) is 0.1 mm.
💡 Hint: Use the logarithmic properties to simplify the values.
If a 5.0 magnitude earthquake releases a certain amount of energy, calculate the energy released in Joules for a 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship of energy release for every magnitude increment.
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