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Q: Contrast magnitude and intensity
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The Richter scale measures magnitude or intensity?

Magnitude


Diffentiate between intensity and magnitude?

Intensity and magnitude can mean the same thing, although it is a weak connection. The word intensity generally refers to our emotions and how we feel. Magnitude refers to size.


How are earthquake magnitude and intensity measured?

Earthquake magnitude is measured using a number of differing scales including the Richter scale, the moment magnitude scale and the surface magnitude scale. Intensity is measured using he Modified Mercalli intensity scale.


Define magnitude and intensity?

Magnitude is the measure of the brightness of a star or other celestial body.And, intensity is the measure of energy flux


Why is a 8.0 magnitude earthquake considered a low intensity earthquake?

It isn't. A magnitude 8.0 is a very high intensity earthquake.


Differentiate between magnitude and intensity?

The difference between magnitude and intensity is.... Intensity is the effects of the earth quake. aka: damage and devastation. Magnitude is the strength of the earth quake that is measured by the Richter Scale. (correct me if im wrong at all) :)


What is much stronger magnitude or intensity?

8


What are the intensity and the magnitude of the earthquake in the Philippine?

180


What is the intensity of 7.5 magnitude?

baguio city


How a magnitude earthquake could be classified as a low-intensity earthquake?

A magnitude of 8.0 earthquake could be classified as a low intensity by descriptions of damage to buildings and terrain. The intensity is often greatest near the earthquakes epicenter.


How a magnitude-8.0 earthquake could be classified as a low-intensity earthquake?

A magnitude of 8.0 earthquake could be classified as a low intensity by descriptions of damage to buildings and terrain. The intensity is often greatest near the earthquakes epicenter.


What operty does a scalar have?

Scalars have magnitude (size). This is in contrast with vectors, which have both a magnitude and a direction.