Grades 6, 7 and 8 - Science - Middle School - Earthquakes and Volcanoes — Flashcards | Middle School | FatSkills

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - Science - Middle School - Earthquakes and Volcanoes — Flashcards

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Earthquakes are measured on the Richter scale. Earthquakes involve a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust whilst a volcano means an opening or rupture in the crust. Earthquakes are measured with a seismometer. A magnitude of 3 or lower is mostly imperceptible, however a magnitude of 7 can cause serious damage over large areas.

 

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