Name: Landforms Created by Rivers
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 6 min 28 s
Description: Rivers make many different kinds of landforms. Let's go on an adventure and see how some of these spectacular landforms are created.

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Describe the process of measuring earthquake.

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The process of measuring earthquakes involves the use of seismometers, also known as seismographs, which are devices that detect and record the vibrations caused by seismic waves.

A seismograph is an instrument that records the intensity of the earthquake waves. American seismologist Charles Richter designed the Richter scale. It was invented in $1935$ .

The Richter scale has a range of $0 - 9$ . The Richter scale clearly states that the force of the earthquake is ten times greater than that of the previous one if there is an increase of one point.

All the earthquakes that are termed as six or above are termed as destructive.

Seismometers are strategically placed in various locations around the world to monitor seismic activity. By combining data from multiple seismometer stations, scientists can gain a comprehensive understanding of earthquake characteristics and improve our ability to respond to and mitigate the impact of seismic events.

Describe the process of measuring earthquake.

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