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The amplitude of the waves created by the earthquake that move thru the earth are measured by a seismometer which creates a seismograph which is produced as a lot of up and down lines. The larger the lines up and down, the more powerful the earthquake. It uses a logarithmic scale called the Richter scale to measure strength up to 10 ... so a 3 is 10x more powerful than a 2 and so on.
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∙ 9y agoSeismic waves from earthquakes are measured using seismometers (also known as seismographs). Based on the amplitude of the seismic waves and an estimate of the distance to the earthquakes epicentre, seismologists can make an estimate of the earthquakes magnitude (which is the amount of energy released by an earthquake).
They can also estimate the earthquakes intensity (how strong the ground shaking was) based on reports of eye witnesses, the damage to buildings and other structures and from the ground accelerations detected by seismometers.
Earthquake magnitudes are measured using seismometers or a richter scale or the Mercalli scale.
Earthquakes are measured using the Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS).
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∙ 12y agoSEISMOGRAPH IS A DEVICE USED TO MEASURE THE SEISMIC WAVES OF THE EARTHQUAKE. IF EARTHQUAKE GENERATE MORE SEISMIC WAVES THEN MOTION OF SEISMIC WAVES IS DETECTED IN SEISMOGRAPH
RICHTER SCALE IS A DEVICE USED TO MEASURE MAGNITUDE OF THE EARTHQUAKE. IT TAKES MEASUREMENT FROM 1 - 10 MAGNITUDE UNITS (ACCORDING TO THE EPICENTRE)
EARTHQUAKE ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS ACCORDING TO THE MAGNITUDE :-ClassMagnitudeGreat8 or moreMajor7 - 7.9Strong6 - 6.9Moderate5 - 5.9Light4 - 4.9Minor
3 -3.9
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∙ 13y agoThe magnitude of an earthquake is measured with a seismograph and the readout is measured using the Richter scale - See Sources and related links for more information.
an easy way to make one is with a pen paper and a stick. you pull the paper and the pen will move along the paper makng dots or squigly lines.
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∙ 11y agoyou have to use the ritcher scale or mercalli scale
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∙ 12y agomercalli scale and the Richter scale
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∙ 12y agoik j,hlok
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How do geologists learn about the blocks of rock along a fault move?
They map the earthquakes intensity and where the past earthquakes were.
What type of Earth scientist would study the ways of predicting earthquakes?
geologists
Which scientists study earthquakes and the earths core?
Seismologists are based on the study of earthquakes while Geologists study the earths core and quakes.
Can geologists use data from two seismograph stations to locate an earthquakes epicenter?
yes it can
Why is it difficult for geologists to make short term predictions about earthquakes?
There is no way for them to predict one.
What is a scientist who measures earthquakes?
Geologists engage in the study of earthquakes.
Was there a man who studies earthquakes?
People have studied earthquakes from ancient times - today people who study earthquakes are Geologists specializing as seismologists.
How do geologists learn about how the block of rock along a fault move?
They map the earthquakes intensity and where the past earthquakes were.
How do geologists learn about the blocks of rock along a fault move?
They map the earthquakes intensity and where the past earthquakes were.
How do geologists monitor faults?
to monitor faults, geologists have developed instruments to measure changes in elevation, tiliting of the land surface, and ground movements along the faults. Geologists use tiltmeters, Creep Meters, Laser- Ranging Devices, and GPS Satellites.
Geologists cannot yet predict earthquakes because?
Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates, which are constantly moving and grinding against each other, create enough force to cause a seismic event. When enough pressure builds up to cause an earthquake is not predictable because we can't accurately measure such buildup.
How does mapping faults help predict earthquakes?
Geologists have developed instruments to measure changes in elevation in tilting of the land surface and ground movements along fault
What data geologists use to see where earthquakes are most common?
seismic waves \
What type of Earth scientist would study the ways of predicting earthquakes?
geologists
What type of earth scientists would study the ways of predicting earthquakes?
geologists
What data do geologists uses to see where earthquakes are most common?
seismic waves \
Which scientists study earthquakes and the earths core?
Seismologists are based on the study of earthquakes while Geologists study the earths core and quakes.
