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  2. Earthquake environmental effects - Wikipedia

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    Earthquake environmental effects are divided into two main types: Coseismic surface faulting induced by the 1915 Fucino, Central Italy, earthquake. Primary effects: which are the surface expression of the seismogenic source (e.g., surface faulting), normally observed for crustal earthquakes above a given magnitude threshold (typically M w =5.5 ...

  3. Richter scale - Wikipedia

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    Events with magnitudes greater than 4.5 are strong enough to be recorded by a seismograph anywhere in the world, so long as its sensors are not located in the earthquake's shadow. [7] [8] [9] The following describes the typical effects of earthquakes of various magnitudes near the epicenter. [10]

  4. Earthquakes happen all the time, you just can't feel them. A ...

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    The magnitude and effect of an earthquake, according to Michigan Technological University: Below 2.5: Generally not felt. 2.5 to 5.4: Minor or no damage. 5.5 to 6.0: Slight damage to buildings.

  5. Earthquake - Wikipedia

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    In the (low seismicity) United Kingdom, for example, it has been calculated that the average recurrences are: an earthquake of 3.7–4.6 every year, an earthquake of 4.7–5.5 every 10 years, and an earthquake of 5.6 or larger every 100 years. [42] This is an example of the Gutenberg–Richter law.

  6. What causes earthquakes? The science behind why seismic ... - AOL

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    Earthquakes can rattle large swathes of the country. Here's what causes the geologic phenomenon. ... and the effects will be diminished as they spread further. ... A 4.0 magnitude quake could be ...

  7. Environmental Seismic Intensity scale - Wikipedia

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    The Environmental Seismic Intensity scale (ESI 2007) [1] is a seismic scale used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake on the basis of the effects of the earthquake on the natural environment (Earthquake Environmental Effects).

  8. Modified Mercalli intensity scale - Wikipedia

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    The Modified Mercalli intensity scale (MM, MMI, or MCS) measures the effects of an earthquake at a given location. This is in contrast with the seismic magnitude usually reported for an earthquake. Magnitude scales measure the inherent force or strength of an earthquake – an event occurring at greater or lesser depth. (The "M w" scale is ...

  9. 4.8 earthquake before the 4/8 solar eclipse. Is there a ...

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    But the coincidence of a 4.8-magnitude earthquake and the April 8 (4/8) solar eclipse has some people wondering if a big screen blockbuster has foreshadowed the future much like episodes of “The ...