Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity

The size of an earthquake is measured using two parameters-released (magnitude) and damage caused (intensity). [Pg.6]

VI Trees sway, bells ring, some objects fall [Pg.7]

VIII Chimneys collapse, poorly constructed buildings are seriously damaged [Pg.7]

Alfhough if is correcf to say fhaf for each increase of 1 in Richter magni-fude, fhere is a tenfold increase in amplifude of fhe wave, if is incorrecf to say fhaf each increase of 1 in Richter magnifude represenfs a tenfold increase in fhe size of fhe earfhquake. [Pg.7]

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