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The Richter scale developed by Charles F. Richter in 1935 is used to rate the magnitude of an earthquake. It tells us roughly (probably very roughly) the amount of energy that has been released by the earthquake.
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The ritcher scale measures?
The Ritcher Scale is used to measure earthquake strength.
Why don't some earthquakes damage?
They might be in the middle of the ocean, causing no destruction. Or they could be very low on the Ritcher Scale.
What did Charles francis ritcher invent?
he invented the Ritcher magnitude scale
What scale do you use to determine in the magnitude of an earthquake?
Ritcher Scale
A ritcher scale is numbered from?
one to ten
How far does the ritcher scale go to?
The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale, and is open-ended. The largest earthquakes record just above 9 on this scale. Of course, there are even larger events. Such as the bolide that struck the Mexican peninsula about 65 million years ago.
What was the ritcher scale of japan tsunami 2011?
8.9
What are the levels of earthquakes?
The two main earthquake classifications are the Ritcher and mercalli scales. The Ritcher scale measures the actual amount of energy released by the quake in a scale of 1-10. Every number in the scale is 10x stronger than the number before it. This is the kind of measurement that would be reported in the news first. Most earthquakes are recorded using this scale. The Mercalli scale rates earthquakes by the signs noticeable during the quake and the damage caused. Having plaster falling off walls, for example, would give a rating of 6 (strong). Note that this scale doesn't indicate the actual intensity of the earthquake.
What are all of the scales for measuring earthquakes?
The main scales for measuring earthquakes are the Richter scale, the moment magnitude scale, and the Mercalli intensity scale. The Richter scale measures the amplitude of seismic waves, the moment magnitude scale considers the total energy released by an earthquake, and the Mercalli intensity scale measures the intensity of shaking and its effects on people and structures.
What is the ritcher scale of Haiti Earthquake?
It was 7.2 according to my freinds :S
What are the differences between rossi-forel and ritcher scale?
The Rossi-Forel scale measures the intensity of earthquakes based on observed effects on people, buildings, and the environment, ranging from I (not felt) to X (widespread destruction). The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes based on the energy released by the quake, using a logarithmic scale with each whole number increase representing a tenfold increase in amplitude of seismic waves.
What is the highest and lowest number on the Richter scale?
The lowest number on the Ritcher scale is a 1.0. A 1.0 is generally not felt at all. The highest number is a 10 on the Ritcher scale.
