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There is no upper or lower limit on the Richter magnitude scale and as such there are an unlimited number of divisions! However in practical terms, the Richter scale is not suitable for measuring earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 6.9.
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Describe two different ways to measure the size of an earthquake?
The Mercalli scale, which measures the visible effects; and the Richter scale, which measures the energy given off by the earthquake, are the two most common ways of measuring the size of an earthquake.
An earthquake with magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale releases how many times as much energy as an earthquake with magnitude 5.6?
A 3.0 earthquake releases 1,000 times more energy than a 1.0 earthquake.
What are the other methods of mesuring earthquakes rather than the Richter scale?
Mercalli (which measures how many buildings are knocked down by the earthquake)
Each degree is divided into how many parts in the earth?
in to 10000 parts
What scale are earthquakes measured on?
Earthquakes are measured on what is called a Richter Scale. The Richter Scale goes from 0 - 9. However, if England had an earyhquake, and it measured 1 on the Richter Scale, it would have a 'power level' of 10. But if Japan had an earthquake and it measured 3 on the Richter Scale, then it would have a 'power level' of 100, as each time you go a 'power level' up, then you times it by 10. The Richter Scale is measured by a computer which has a pin (that has been dipped in ink) and when an earthquake strikes, the pin goes onto the paper and it makes a zig-zag shape of how high or low the earthquake has gone, during the time it happened. An alternative way of measuring earthquakes is by using the Mercalli Scale. The Mercalli Scale is measured by scientists and i goes from 1 - 12. If you were to talk about an earthquake, and how disasterous it was, then if you were refering to the Richter Scale, you would say 'It measured 2', but, if you were refering to the Mercalli Scale, then you would say that 'it was WEAK, meaning that it was felt only by a few people, especiall on the upper floors of buildings. Many do not recognize it as an earthquake. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Vibration similar to the passing of a truck. Duration estimated.' I hope this helped and if you have any more questons relating to the RESTLESS EARTH topic (geographical) then I am more than happy to help.
How many equal parts is the Celsius scale divided into?
10
How many measurements of Richter scale of tsunami?
The Richter scale was created solely for the purpose of measuring earthquakes, not tsunamis.
How many numbers are there on the Richter Scale?
The Richter scale has no theoretical upper or lower limit, in practical terms however the lowest level is dependent on the sensitivity of modern seismometers. As their sensitivity increases the minimum possible Richter magnitude will decrease. The maximum practical earthquake magnitude that the Richter scale can detect is a magnitude 8.0 event.
How many earthquakes occurred above a 4.5 on the Richter scale?
depends if im with your mum that night
How many parts can the ear be divided into?
it can be divided into three parts
What is the rating on the Richter scale of the hurricane in Haiti?
The Richter scale is used to rate earthquakes, not hurricanes. The earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010 was a 7.0. Haiti has been hit by many hurricanes. We would need to know which one in order to give the rating.
Sentence containing the word tremor?
After the earthquake in Chile, there were many harsh after shocks topping 6 in the Richter Scale!
How many get injured during an earthquake?
It depends upon the effect in which earthquake had been happened. They are measured by Richter scale.
Describe two different ways to measure the size of an earthquake?
The Mercalli scale, which measures the visible effects; and the Richter scale, which measures the energy given off by the earthquake, are the two most common ways of measuring the size of an earthquake.
An earthquake with magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale releases how many times as much energy as an earthquake with magnitude 5.6?
A 3.0 earthquake releases 1,000 times more energy than a 1.0 earthquake.
How many scales are there for measuring earthquakes?
there is 1 currently used but past years they have used two diffrent scales the Mercalli scale (Early in the twentieth century) the The Richter (1930s-1980s) and now currently The Moment Magnitude Scale some news channel refer the moment magnitude scale as the Richter scale but they are two diffrent things hopes this helps
How many body parts is a moth divided into?
Moth is divided into three parts
