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robinn137

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on: Jul 14, 2018
How much more energy does a magnitude 7.0 earthquake release than a 6.0 earthquake?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What type of plate boundary is associated with Earth's largest earthquakes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Each step up on the Richter scale results in a 32 times greater energy release, so a 7.0 releases 32 times more energy than a 6.0.

Answer to Question 2

Subduction zones (megathrust faults).


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