The Wave Amplitude Associated with a Magnitude 8 Quake on the Richter

question 26

Multiple Choice

The wave amplitude associated with a magnitude 8 quake on the Richter scale is how many times greater than that of a magnitude 6 quake?

• A) 3
• B) 30
• C) 100
• D) 1,000
• E) 1,000,000

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