1.2.2 Tectonic Hazard Profiles Magnitude Flashcards
1
Q
……… is the most common way to measure an earthquake
A
Magnitude
2
Q
It measures the energy released at the source also called the …….
A
focus
3
Q
The magnitude can be measured on different scales but the one which is reported on the news when a earthquake occurs is the
A
Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS)
4
Q
It is measured using seismographs
The MMS goes from 1 to
A
10
5
Q
The MMS is a logarithmic scale which means that a 6 on the scale is a …….. times increase in amplitude from a 5
The energy release is .. times greater
A
ten times
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6
Q
A
