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Which Are True of "Richter" or "Local" Magnitude Calculations

Question 36

Question 36

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Which are true of "Richter" or "Local" magnitude calculations?


A) Use maximum S-wave amplitude on a seismogram
B) Use a nomograph to relate distance, magnitude, and amplitude
C) Most commonly used
D) All of these are true

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