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Garrulous

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on: Jul 16, 2018
How are earthquakes measured?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Severe wildfires followed by heavy rains have significantly eroded the soil of a formerly forested region. Which one of the following horizons is most likely intact with little disturbance?
 
  A) A horizon
  B) O horizon
  C) E horizon
  D) C horizon


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The Mercalli scale measures intensity. The Richter scale measures magnitude. Seismic moment measures the energy radiating from the rupture plane.

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Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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