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    The Richter Magnitude of an Earthquake Is Determined from the ________
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The Richter Magnitude of an Earthquake Is Determined from the ________

Question 28

Question 28

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The Richter magnitude of an earthquake is determined from the ________.


A) amplitude of the surface waves
B) intensity of the earthquake
C) arrival time of P and S waves
D) duration of the earthquake

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