29.8.1 - Magnitude Scale Limitations
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What does saturation refer to in magnitude scales?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to measurements when quakes are very large.
Explain what regional calibration means.
💡 Hint: Consider how different areas might impact measurement effectiveness.
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What is one reason why the Richter scale becomes less effective for earthquakes greater than magnitude 6.5?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of saturation related to large quakes.
True or False: Instrumentation dependency refers to the fact that all instruments measure vibrations with the same sensitivity.
💡 Hint: Think about how different tools can affect results.
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Given a hypothetical earthquake data set showing saturation at magnitude 7.0 and comparing it to a moment magnitude scale reading of 7.5, explain the likely discrepancies observed.
💡 Hint: Explore how each scale captures energy differently.
Design an experiment to test how regional geology might influence seismic reading accuracy. Outline your approach.
💡 Hint: Think about steps for comparative analysis.
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