5 Questions
Which of the following is the correct definition of an earthquake?
A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface
What is the depth range of a shallow focus earthquake?
0 to 70km
Who invented the Richter scale?
Charles Richter
What is the purpose of the Mercalli scale?
To measure the intensity of an earthquake
What is the depth range of a deep focus earthquake?
300 to 700km
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