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The ________ scale is now the most commonly used to measure the size of large earthquakes. (Hint: It is not the Richter scale.)
 
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Why is rifting very prominent in East Africa?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Moment Magnitude

Answer to Question 2

Answer: There is a developing divergent plate boundary unzipping the continental surface. The result is a series of downfaulted grabens over immense areas.



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