Question

which earthquake will cause more damage: an earthquake of magnitude 5 or 7? why?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

I depends on location dear

Answer 2

Hi,

The earthquake with magnitude 7 will cause much greater damage than the one with magnitude 5.

The magnitude of the earthquake is identified with the help of a 'Ritcher scale'.

A seismograph is used to measure the degree of effect of the earthquake, i.e, the intensity with which the tectonic plates move or collide.

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