Question

Which statement describes the Richter scale

Answer 1

Answer:

It estimates the total energy released from an earthquake

It measures large earthquakes far from the seismograph.

It increases in magnitude as amount of damage increases.

Explanation:

The Richter magnitude scale calculates the magnitude of an earthquake. It uses a seismograph to measure earthquakes far from the seismograph where seismic waves are used to determine the magnitude of an earthquake.

A Richter scale reading of 2.0 is considered not to be dangerous, whereas a reading of between 8.0 and 9.8 is considered a catastrophe and can cause destruction on a massive scale.

A Richter scale can also estimate the

Answer 2

The Richter magnitude scale calculates the magnitude of an earthquake. It uses a seismograph to measure earthquakes far from the seismograph where seismic waves are used to determine the magnitude of an earthquake