Magnitude

Magnitude

By: Jan del Rosario

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Release of energy stored under the

Earth’s surfaceSeismograph

Magnitude

Magnitude 2 – may or may not be felt

Magnitude 4 – felt by most people

Magnitude 6 – can lead to a lot ofmage inMagnitude 6 – can lead to a lot of damage in highly populated areas.

Magnitude 7 – can cause severe damage

Magnitude 8 or 9 results in widespread destruction

Magnitude vs Intensity

Intensity- Buildings and

structures are inspected

- People are interviewed- Roman numerals

Magnitude- Release of energy is

measured through complex instruments and methods

- Hindu-Arabic numerals

1-2. What are the 2 ways of describing an earthquake’s strength?

Daily Checkup

3-4. Give 2 ways/methods of gathering data used by experts and scientist.

5. Which is expressed in Hindu-Arabic numerals?