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What are the scales used to measure the magnitude and intensity of earthquakes?
Mercalli and Richter scales
Scales that measure earthquakes?
different scals
What two scales are used to measure the intensity and magnitude of earthquakes?
Mercalli and Richter scales
Why are Richter scales called Richter Scales?
The Richter scale, which measures the magnitude of earthquakes, was developed by Charles Richter in 1935.
Why do hurricanes and earthquakes do not happen in south Africa?
Earthquakes can happen, but on small scales, the country does not lie on a tectonic plate, so they will not occur
What are the three scales that are used for measuring earthquakes?
The magnitude, Richter scale, and seismograph.
Where are the Richter scales placed to measure earthquakes?
At the base of the tectonic plate most at fault.
Will goldfish scales grow back?
Yes. Given good water conditions and proper food the scales will grow back but there may never be as good as the old scales/markings.
Why is it useful to have scales for measuring earthquakes?
As a basis of comparison to a known standard. This helps in better understanding the nature of earthquakes over a long period of time.
What are the names of the three scales that measure earthquakes?
richter scale momentmagnitude scale and mercilli scale
Are earthquakes always bad?
No. Many earthquakes have no impact. The majority of earthquakes are so minor that they can't even be felt.
What two scales measures earthquakes strength?
There are actually about 20 different ways of measuring earthquakes. The 3 main are the Mercalli scale, richter scale, and moment magnitude scale
