Richter Scale Flashcards

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1
Q

Magnitude 1:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Small
Daily
Every minute
Small

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Magnitude 2:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Small
Daily
Every hour
Small

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Magnitude 3:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Small
Daily
Every day
Small

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4
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Magnitude 4:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Small
Daily
Every week
Moderate sudden

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5
Q

Magnitude 5:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Moderate
Monthly
Every 10 years
Strong sudden

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6
Q

Magnitude 6:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Moderate
Monthly
Every 30 years
Strong sudden

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7
Q

Magnitude 7:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Major
Monthly
Every 50 years
Severe sudden

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8
Q

Magnitude 8:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Great
Yearly
Every 100 years
Very severe

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9
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Magnitude 9:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Great
Yearly
Every 300 years
Very severe

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10
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Magnitude 10:

  • Description
  • Occurrence
  • In Population
  • Movement
A

Super
Rarely
Every 1,000 years
Extreme

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