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On Richter scale, an increase in the magnitude of 4 units means that the destructive amplitude of the earthquake increases by 8 times.
On Richter scale, an increase in the magnitude of 4 units means that the destructive amplitude of the earthquake increases by 8 times.
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The correct option is B False
Richter scale is non-linear in nature. An increase in the magnitude of 2 on the scale means that the destructive energy by that earthquake would be greater by 1000 times.
Richter scale is non-linear in nature. An increase in the magnitude of 2 on the scale means that the destructive energy by that earthquake would be greater by 1000 times.
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