How much more energy is released in an earthquake whose value is 4 on Richter…
2025
How much more energy is released in an earthquake whose value is 4 on Richter Scale than in an earthquake whose value is 3 on Richter Scale?
- A.
Twice
- B.
10 %
- C.
10 times
- D.
50 %
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Correct answer: C
The Richter scale is logarithmic, meaning each whole number increase represents a tenfold increase in amplitude. Based on the provided options and standard approximations for this question, an earthquake of magnitude 4 releases approximately 10 times more energy than one of magnitude 3.