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A measurement of 100 on the Richter scale is absurd. Since the scale is logarithmic, each unit increase is 10 times larger than the previous. So a 9.0 is ten times greater in power than an 8.0. Humans have never experienced an earthquake larger than a 9.5. An earthquake at 100 Richter would be 1091 times stronger than a 9.0, which makes no sense (I doubt there is enough energy in the earth to create such a force).
The chart below shows the energy yield of an earthquake in equivalent TNT weight. Looks like a 12 would theoretically tear the earth apart.
Richter TNT for Seismic Example
Magnitude Energy Yield (approximate)
-1.5 6 ounces Breaking a rock
1.0 30 pounds Large Blast at a Construction Site
1.5 320 pounds
2.0 1 ton Large Quarry or Mine Blast
2.5 4.6 tons
3.0 29 tons
3.5 73 tons
4.0 1,000 tons Small Nuclear Weapon ( 1 kiloton)
4.5 5,100 tons Average Tornado (total energy)
5.0 32,000 tons
5.5 80,000 tons Little Skull Mtn., NV Quake, 1992
6.0 1 million tons Double Spring Flat, NV Quake, 1994
6.5 5 million tons Northridge, CA Quake, 1994
7.0 32 million tons Hyogo-Ken Nanbu, Japan Quake, 1995; Largest Thermonuclear Weapon
7.5 160 million tons Landers, CA Quake, 1992
8.0 1 billion tons San Francisco, CA Quake, 1906
8.5 5 billion tons Anchorage, AK Quake, 1964
9.0 32 billion tons Chilean Quake, 1960
10.0 1 trillion tons (San-Andreas type fault circling Earth)
12.0 160 trillion tons (Fault Earth in half through center,
OR Earth's daily receipt of solar energy)
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What 2 elements make-up approximately 99 percent of the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%) are the two main elements that make up approximately 99% of the Earth's atmosphere.
How many electrons are in the nucleus of einsteinium?
Einsteinium has 99 protons and 99 electrons. Number of neutrons = Atomic mass of an isotope - Atomic number of the element Einsteinium's atomic number is 99 but Es has 19 known isotopes.
What is the formula for 99 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius?
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the following formula: Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) x 5/9. Plugging in 99 for Fahrenheit would give you: Celsius = (99 - 32) x 5/9, which equals approximately 37.2 degrees Celsius.
What does 99 degree Fahrenheit equal in Celsius?
99 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to about 37.2 degrees Celsius.
What 2 gases make up 99 percent of earths atmosphere?
Nitrogen and oxygen make up 99% of Earth's atmosphere.
What would happen if the earth had no water onit?
we would die with out water because 99% of our body is made out of water
What is a ninth of 99?
To find a ninth of 99, you would divide 99 by 9. The calculation would be 99 ÷ 9 = 11. Therefore, a ninth of 99 is 11.
What happen of 99 sticks if we add 1 stick?
100
How would you write one hundred with six nines?
99 + 99/99
How would you write 99 percent in a fraction?
99/100
Would 99 magic 99 defence be a good pure on runescape?
99 strength and 99 magic would make a good pure. I'm not gonna lie but that would be pretty awful, unless you had 99 range too, you'd be great. Ice barrage, K0 with dark bow. ^^
When do 80 percent of tornadoes happen during the day?
I'm not 100% sure but 99%. So they do happen a lot in the mid-afternoon.
Is a scuba diving instructor legally allowed to have a relationship with a pupil?
There is absolutely no law against it. I would hate to see it happen though because 99% of scuba instructors are married.
World war 99 will it happen or not?
maybe that will be a lot of world wars though am I right
How do you write 99 in word form?
The number 99 would be spelled ninety-nine.
A body temperature of 99 degrees would most likely induce?
a body temperature of 99 would most likely induce
In which century did this happen Christ was crucified?
The first century, covering the years 1 through 99.
