Earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a scale that measures volcanoes with numbers from 0-10
A
The rictor scale
2
Q
What number is the worst on the rictor scale
A
10
3
Q
Which number is the best on the rictor scale
A
0
4
Q
Which scale measures by damage caused
A
Mercailli
5
Q
Which scale is used more often
A
Rictor scale
6
Q
The worst earthquake ever measured was at a magnitude of
A
Around 9.5
7
Q
What can most earthquakes point towards
A
Volcanos
