Richter scale Flashcards
1
Q
What has Richter scale been replaced by?
A
Moment magnitude
2
Q
What happens when magnitude increases by 1 unit?
A
Amplitude increases by 10 and energy released increases by 32
3
Q
What makes Richter scale less efficient?
A
The further away from the seismometer is from the Richter scale
4
Q
Why is Richter scale less efficient?
A
It underestimates the size and strength of large earthquakes
5
Q
What else makes Richter scale less efficient?
A
The larger the earthquake and the greater the distance of the seismometer from the earthquake make it perform badly
