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    The Moment Magnitude Scale May Be a Better Indicator of Earthquake
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The Moment Magnitude Scale May Be a Better Indicator of Earthquake

Question 54

Question 54

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The moment magnitude scale may be a better indicator of earthquake severity especially for large earthquakes and those occurring outside of California,where the Richter scale was developed.

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