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    For Every Integer Increase of Magnitude on the Richter Scale
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For Every Integer Increase of Magnitude on the Richter Scale

Question 45

Question 45

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For every integer increase of magnitude on the Richter Scale, ____________________ times more energy is released by the earthquake.

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