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You can measure how unstable they are with reasonable accuracy by digging snow pits and evaluating the different layers of the snow, seeing whether there are any particular weaknesses. Therefore this enables some sort of prediction as to when an avalanche may occur (in a space of a month or so), but they can not be completely accurately predicted. Also not everyone wants to dig snow pits in the steepest parts of the snow slopes and whats true for one location may not be true for another.
Therefore it is difficult to measure avalanches.
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What is a spring scale used for?
A spring scale is used to measure the weight of an object by the stretching of a spring. It is commonly used in schools, laboratories, and households to measure the force exerted by an object due to gravity.
Is the heat of a volcano used to measure the Richer Scale?
No, nothing is used to measure the Richter scale. The Richter scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes.The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is used to provide a relative measure of the explosiveness of volcanic eruptions.
What tool would you use to measure pound?
The tool that a person would use to measure out a pound is called a scale. A scale can be used to weigh people as well. Pounds are a form of measure used on the Imperial system.
The richter scale is used by scientists to measure the amount of energy release by an?
The richter scale is used by scientists to measure the amount of energy release by an earthquake.
What scale does PAGASA used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) uses the Richter scale to measure the intensity of earthquakes. This scale is a logarithmic scale that quantifies the energy released by an earthquake.
What type of scale is used to measure the strength of a tsunami?
the Richter scale
What type of scale is used to measure unemployment?
Ratio
What type of lab equipment is used to measure weight?
a scale
What type of lab equipment is used to measure mass?
A balance or a scale is typically used to measure mass in a laboratory setting.
What is used to measure the Richter scale?
A seismograph is used to measure ground movement or vibrations on the Richter scale.
What is a scale and when is it used?
A scale is used to measure a weight of an object
What scale is used to describe the strength of an earthquakes?
The scale used to measure the strength of an earthquake is called the Richter scale
What sort of scale is used to measure force?
A [Newton] spring scale, and the type of force measured is newtons. (Sometimes it is called a Newton spring scale because he invented it)
What scale is used to measure force?
A spring scale
What is hp scale used to measure?
Richter scale
In the United states what scale is used to measure air temperature?
In the United states what scale is used to measure air temperature?
What is the name of the temperature scale used to measure earths heat?
The temperature scale used to measure Earth's heat is called the Celsius scale.
