Based on Fault Measurements, the 1960 Chilean Earthquake Had a Moment

question 143

True/False

Based on fault measurements, the 1960 Chilean earthquake had a Moment Magnitude MW = 9.5 and was probably the largest earthquake ever measured.

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Definitions:

ATPs

Short for adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, supporting various functions including muscle contraction and chemical synthesis.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular respiration and metabolism, generated from glucose through glycolysis.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, being the main energy currency of the cell for metabolic processes.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue and exertion.