Question

destructive earthquakes have a magnitude of ___________ on the richter scale​

Answer 1

Answer:

Richter Magnitude Scale: These range from 1.0 to 9.0 and higher. Earthquakes with magnitude 4.9 and lower do not generally cause damage. The ones with Richter magnitude 5.0 to 5.9 are considered moderate in nature. Lastly, magnitudes of 6.0 to 9.0+ cause extreme destruction.

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Answer 2

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Question

Destructive earthquakes have a magnitude of ________ or above on Richter scale.

Answer:

Magnitude Effects:

◇2.5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph.

◇2.5 to 5.4 often felt, but only causes minor damage.

◇5.5 to 6.0 Slight damage to buildings & others structures.

◇6.1 to 6.9 May cause a lot of damage in populated areas.

◇7.0 to 7.9 Major earthquake. serious damage.

◇8.0 to greater Can totally destroy communities near epicenters.

Therefore, from the above date, we conclude that earthquake of magnitude 6 or above can be destructive

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