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The scale that measures the strength of an earthquake based on seismic waves and movement along a fault?
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∙ 13y ago
The Moment magnitude scale (used for earthquakes larger than magnitude 7) and Richter scales can both be used to measure earthquake magnitude (the energy released) although seismologists now predominately use the moment magnitude scale.
Earthquake intensity is measured using the Modified Mercalli Scale or the European Macroseismic Intensity Scale (essentially a tweaked version of the Moddified Mercalli Scale).
The Moment Magnitude Scale is used by seismologists to rate the energy released by earthquakes, replacing the now outdated Richter or Local Magnitude Scale (still commonly used in the media).
Earthquake severity is measured using the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale.
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∙ 14y agoBoth the Moment and Richter magnitude scales can be derived from the amplitude of seismic waves as measured on a seismometer.
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∙ 13y agoIt's called the Richter scale (pronounced ric-it-ter) and has 10 levels. The worst earthquake recorded was 9.5.
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∙ 13y agoRichter scale
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∙ 14y agoMercalli scale
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∙ 11y agorichterscale
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∙ 11y agoIt Is called the Richter Scale
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What monitoring device measures vertical movement of an earthquake?
A seismograph is an instrument used to measure movement of earthquake. It measures the seismic waves of that area.
What is the connection between seismic waves and an earthquake?
A seismic wave is created by a earthquake.
What is seismic focus?
the point from which earthquake tremors is called seismic focus.
How can you use 'seismic waves' in a sentence?
Seismic waves occur when there is an earthquake.
What rating system was developed by Charles Richter in 1935?
The Richter Scale, which reads the movement and level (magnitude) of an earthquake.
What monitoring device measures vertical movement of an earthquake?
A seismograph is an instrument used to measure movement of earthquake. It measures the seismic waves of that area.
What is the measurement of an earthquake's strength based on seismic waves and movements along faults?
An earthquake's magnitude is a measure of its strength.
A movement or vibration in earth?
Earthquake or Seismic Waves
This energy is released by fault movement forms this?
The energy released by fault movement forms seismic waves.
What is the term that refers to the strength of earthquakes as measured by seismic waves and movement along faults?
The term for the instrument that measures the seismic waves of earthquakes along faults or tectonic plates is known as a seismograph. These machines measure the force given off by the trembling of the ground due to the force of an earthquake. The strength is measured as magnitude on the "Richter scale" which is a logarithmic quantity. For example, the motion generated by a quake of magnitude 5 on the Richter scale is 10 times as large as that generated by a quake of magnitude 4.
Which scale provides intensity maps of earthquake damage?
The seismic scale that measures the intensity of earthquake damage is called the Mercalli intensity scale. This scale measures the effect an earthquake has on people and surroundings.
Does air temperature affect earthquake strength?
no. climate and seismic activity have no connection whatsoever
Seismographs?
this is where the seismic waves recorded; measures vertical earth motion
Why do we record seismic waves?
To try to predict earthquakes, and get advanced warning of them.
What Movement of the faults produces which kind of energy waves?
the waves caused by an earthquake are called seismic waves
What describes the strength of an earthquake?
The amplitude of seismic waves from an earthquake is is measured by a seismometer. From this an estimate can be made of the amount of energy released by an earthquake (this is known as magnitude). The magnitude of an earthquake is controlled by the amount of energy stored within the deformed rocks of the crust. This is in turn a function of the elastic moduli of the crust, the cross sectional area of the fault rupture zone and the amplitude of the displacement on the fault.
What is the connection between seismic waves and an earthquake?
A seismic wave is created by a earthquake.
