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the moment magnitude scale is used to measure earthquake magnitude-taking into account the size of the fault rupture, the rocks stiffness,and the amount of the movement of the fault- using values that can be estimated from the size of several types of seismic waves.
while a Richter scale is a numerical scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake, using values based on the size of the earthquakes largest seismic waves.
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What is the difference between the Richter scale with the moment of magnitude scale?
well nothing. they are the same
What is the moment magnitude scale based on?
The Richter scale
What scale describes an earthquake with a magnitude?
There are a number of earthquake magnitude scales, including the moment magnitude scale (the scale currently favoured by seismologists), the Richter or local magnitude scale and the surface wave magnitude scale.
What system do geologists use today for rating the magnitude of an earthquake?
Geologists use the moment magnitude scale (Mw) to rate the magnitude of an earthquake today. This scale takes into account the seismic moment, which provides a more precise measurement of an earthquake's size compared to the Richter scale.
What scale is currently used to express the magnitude of earthquake?
The scale currently used to express the magnitude of earthquakes is the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale (Mw). The moment magnitude scale is more commonly used today as it provides a more accurate measurement of an earthquake's size compared to the Richter scale.
What is the strongest magnitude earthquake ever measured on the Richter magnitude?
The strongest earthquake that can be measured using the Richter magnitude scale is one with a magnitude of 8.0. For earthquakes larger than this, the moment magnitude scale must be used.
How does the moment magnitude and Richter scales of earthquake measurement are similar and how they are different?
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What is an earthquake's magnitude a measure of?
An earthquake's magnitude is a measure of how strong it is
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Christchruch?
The magnitude of the 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, was 6.3 on the Richter scale.
Is A Richter and Moment Magnitude 8 earthquake twice as large as a Richter or Moment Magnitude 4 earthquake?
No, the Richter or Moment Magnitude scale is logarithmic, meaning that each whole number increase represents approximately 31.6 times more energy release. Therefore, an 8.0 earthquake releases about 1000 times more energy than a 4.0 earthquake.
What are two advantages of the moment magnitude scale over the Richter scale?
The moment magnitude scale is more accurate for large earthquake than can cause damage.
What is the measure of an earthquakes strength called?
This is known as magnitude. It is measured on the moment magnitude scale.
