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How much does the intensity of an earthquake increase after each unit of the Richter scale?
How much does the intensity of an earthquake increase after each unit of the Richter scale?
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An increase of one unit on the Richter scale represents a tenfold increase in the intensity of an earthquake.
Updated On: Oct 28, 2025
- Five times
- Seven times
- Ten times
- Fifteen times
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The intensity of an earthquake increases by a factor of ten for each unit increase on the Richter scale, making higher magnitude earthquakes significantly more powerful.
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