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White raven [17]
3 years ago
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Describe the scales that scientists use to measure the magnitude of an earthquake

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Vikentia [17]3 years ago
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Answer:

There are two primary scales used to measure earthquakes: the Richter scale and the Mercalli scale. The Richter scale is most common in the United States, while worldwide, scientists rely on the Mercalli scale. The moment magnitude scale is another earthquake measurement scale used by some seismologists.

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Alenkinab [10]3 years ago
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Answer:

the ritcher scale the mercalli scale magnitude scale

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