Multiple Choice
The ________ magnitude scale, better for the largest earthquakes, is a measure of the energy released as judged from the displacement on the fault, its surface area and the rock's shear strength.It can also be calculated from very long period seismograms.
A) modified Mercalli
B) moment magnitude
C) open ended Richter
D) Pinochet
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