Moment Magnitude Scale Flashcards
1
Q
Good
A
Works on wider range of earthquake sizes
Applicable globally
Accurate
2
Q
What is it
A
Based on total moment relEase of EQ
Moment is a product of the distance a fault moved and force required to move it
Logarithmic
3
Q
How many 2.5 magnitude earthquakes are there
A
900,000
4
Q
How many 8 or greater magnitude eq are there?
A
1 every 5 to 10 years
