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Which earthquake scale gives the best of the energy released during an earthquake?
Invented in 1935 by Charles F. Richter, the Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.
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What measures released energy of an earthquake?
The energy released by an earthquake is measured using a seismometer. The amplitude of the seismic waves recorded by a seismometer are in-turn plugged into an equation that gives a value on the magnitude scale.
Amount of energy than an earthquake gives out?
well it depends on how strong the earthqauke is.
How is the amount of energy released by an earthquake measured?
The energy released by an earthquake is measured using a seismometer. The amplitude of the seismic waves recorded by a seismometer are in-turn plugged into an equation that gives a value on the magnitude scale.
What are two ways to determine energy release through seismographic data?
Earthquakes earthquakes occur when energy stored in elastically strained rocks is suddenly released. This release of energy causes intense ground shaking in the area near the source of the earthquake and sends waves of elastic energy, called seismic waves, throughout the Earth. Earthquakes can be generated by bomb blasts, volcanic eruptions, and sudden slippage along faults. Earthquakes are definitely a geologic hazard for those living in earthquake prone areas, but the seismic waves generated by earthquakes are invaluable for studying the interior of the Earth.
What is given off by the steam during condensation?
During condensation, steam gives off heat energy to its surroundings. This heat energy is released as the steam cools down and transforms back into liquid water.
Why do scientists prefer the moment magnitude scale over the righter scale?
Richter scales are useful to measure only small, shallow earthquakes recorded within a certain distance from the epicenter. A moment magnitude scale is more precise than a Richter scale. It also gives a measure of the energy released during an earthquake.
What does food provide the body other than nutrients?
The potentential energy stored in the chemical bonds of food cells, is released during digestion and gives us the energy we need throughoutthe day to do work, such as walking, sleeping, moving, breathing etc. So, in short food gives us energy!
What role does oxygen play during respiration?
it gives you energy from oxygen.
Where a molecule gives up electrons and releases energy?
This process occurs during oxidation, where a molecule loses electrons and energy is released. Oxidation reactions are important in cellular respiration, where glucose is oxidized to release energy for the cell to use.
The earthquake which struck Haiti was recorded as magnitude 7.0 what does this mean?
Magnitude is a term used to describe how much energy was released by an earthquake. It gives an indication of the amplitude of the seismic waves that occur and also on the length of the fault rupture zone and the displacement along the fault. A magnitude 7 earthquake is defined by the US Geological Survey as a "major" earthquake. In general earthquake over a magnitude of 4 or 5 can cause damage although the exact reasons why some earthquake are more damaging than others is more complext than just the absolute magnitdue of the earthquake. For more information on this, see the related question.
How are earthquake magnitude measured?
Earthquake magnitudes are measured using seismometers. Based on the amplitude of the seismic waves, seismologists can make a preliminary estimate of the moment and Richter magnitudes of the earthquake.A more accurate estimate of the moment magnitude is made by calculating the earthquakes seismic moment (M0 - which has the unit of dynes/cm =where 1 dyne/cm = 1x10-7 N/m) which is a more accurate measure of the total energy released during an earthquake and is derived based on the elastic moduli of the crust where the earthquake occurred, the length of the slip surface and the cross sectional area of the slip surface as follows:M0 = G x AFx DFWhere:G = Shear modulus of the rock massAF = Area of the rupture along the faultDF = average displacement on AF
Which structural adaptions gives the penguins energy during this period when they are not eating?
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