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Is a 4 8 earthquake big; how are earthquakes measured?

(WHTM) — Earthquakes are large seismic events that occur when tectonic plates get stuck at their edges due to friction, and sends energy in waves across our earths crust which causes shaking. But how are earthquakes currently measured? According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), earthquakes are recorded by a seismographic network which measures […]

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Did You Feel Monday s Magnitude 4 9 Earthquake In Idaho? What We Know So Far

(CTN News) - Residents of Boise and around the Treasure Valley felt the effects of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake Monday morning......

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The epicentre of Spain s earthquake history is in the south

The epicentre of Spain s earthquake history is in the south
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Earthquake: Seismic waves of destruction

Earthquake: Seismic waves of destruction
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What is the Richter scale and which areas are most vulnerable to quakes?

While the death toll and destruction of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria dominate the news, many wonder how strong the quake was and what the scale used to measure earthquakes means. The Richter scale is a tool used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. Developed in the 1930s by seismologist Charles Richter, the scale ranges from 0 to 10.

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