Seismological Studies
I can relate the role of technology and human intervention in the control of constructive and destructive processes.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
A seismograph is used to measure the movement of the ground during an earthquake.
Richter Scale
Scientists use the information provided by a seismograph to determine the severity of an earthquake. The Richter Scale scores earthquakes from 1 to 10 depending on the amount of movement that the earthquake causes. Every whole number on the scale represents the earthquake being ten times bigger. For example, a 5.0 on the Richter Scale is ten times bigger than an earthquake measuring 4.0. Scientists have recently begun using a newer, more specific scale to measure earthquakes called the Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS).
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Seismological Studies
A seismograph is used to measure the movement of the ground during an earthquake.
Richter Scale
Scientists use the information provided by a seismograph to determine the severity of an earthquake. The Richter Scale scores earthquakes from 1 to 10 depending on the amount of movement that the earthquake causes. Every whole number on the scale represents the earthquake being ten times bigger. For example, a 5.0 on the Richter Scale is ten times bigger than an earthquake measuring 4.0. Scientists have recently begun using a newer, more specific scale to measure earthquakes called the Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS).