Magnitude Flashcards by Sophia Leigh Mancao | Brainscape

Q

is the amount of energy released by an earthquake.

A

MAGNITUDE

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Q

The ——— the magnitude, the ——— the earthquake.

A

higher

stronger

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Q

It is measured based on the amount of shaking a seismograph has recorded during an earthquake.

A

Magnitude

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