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    The Richter Earthquake Magnitude Scale Is Based on the Total
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The Richter Earthquake Magnitude Scale Is Based on the Total

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The Richter earthquake magnitude scale is based on the total amount of energy released by the earthquake, as measured on a seismograph.

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