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How to convert Richter magnitude scale to approximate TNT?
I know the Richter magnitude scale is often used for measuring the strength of earthquakes. At the same time, explosive/destructive releases of energy are often quoted in equivalent amounts of TNT. Is ...
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Jerk Magnitudes and Earthquakes
Destruction from earthquakes depends on many factors, including magnitude, occurrence depth and closeness to epicenter. One measure that may relate destructive force for buildings and infrastructure ...
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Energy conversions, on terrestrial scale, before and during a massive Earthquake
Ethan Siegel is an astrophysicist who is now making a living as science blogger.
There is a post titled: Where does an Earthquake's energy come from?
Ethan Siegel points out that massive earthquake ...
