Science Richter scale and magnitudes (VER 1.2)
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Richter Scale
Indicates the amount of energy an earthquake releases by 1 to 10, Each level in the scale is 10X stronger.
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Richter Magnitude (<2.0)
Generally not felt, but recorded
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Richter Magnitude (2.0-2.9)
Potentially perceptible
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Richter Magnitude (3.0-3.9)
Felt by some
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Richter Magnitude (4.0-4.9)
Felt by most
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Richter Magnitude (5.0-5.9)
Damaging shocks
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Richter Magnitude (6.0-6.9)
Destructive in populous regions
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Richter Magnitude (7.0-7.9)
Major earthquake; inflicts serious damage
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Richter Magnitude (8.0 and above)
Great earthquake; destroys communities near epicenter
