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What is Richter scale?

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Answered by XxHeartHeackerJiyaxX

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a numerical scale for expressing the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of seismograph oscillations. The more destructive earthquakes typically have magnitudes between about 5.5 and 8.9; it is a logarithmic scale and a difference of one represents an approximate thirtyfold difference in magnitude.

Answered by papyrus106

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The scale that is used to measure the intensity of the earthquake is called Richter scale. It is made by Charles Richter.

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