How Much More Energy Is Released in a Magnitude 7

question 20

Multiple Choice

How much more energy is released in a magnitude 7 earthquake than in a magnitude 6 earthquake?

• A) about double
• B) about 3 times
• C) about 10 times
• D) about 32 times
• E) about 100 times

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