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Geological Engineering · Q4

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 4

Q4

Which of the following is a measure of earthquake magnitude?

A.
Mercalli scale
B.
Richter scale
Answer
C.
Mohs scale
D.
Fujita scale

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Richter scale quantifies the energy released by an earthquake.Mercalli scale measures intensity (effects on surface).