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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Measuring Earthquake Magnitude Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of measuring earthquake magnitude.
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University of California

U. Of California Berkeley: Can You Read a Quake?

For Students 9th - 10th
Eight seismograms and instructions are provided to assist in the learning of how to locate the epicenter of an earthquake.
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Michigan Technological University

How Are Earthquake Magnitudes Measured?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website explains how the Richter and Mercalli Scales work.
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Michigan Technological University

How Do I Read a Seismogram?

For Students 9th - 10th
When you look at a seismogram, there will be wiggly lines all across it. So which wiggles are the earthquake? This site answers this question.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Richter Scale Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the Richter scale is and how the Richter formula is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. Includes a table of Richter values showing the changes in characteristics, impact, and frequency of tremors and earthquakes...