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What magnitudes of earthquakes on Richter scale are considered destructive?

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Higher than 9

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Higher than 4

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Higher than 7

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Higher than 12

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Solution

The correct option is C
Higher than 7

The magnitude of earthquakes higher than 7 on Richter scale are considered destructive.

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