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How dose each whole number on the Richter scale compare to the one before it? 5 times greater Ten times greater 1 time greater
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How dose each whole number on the Richter scale compare to the one before it?

5 times greater
Ten times greater
1 time greater

How dose each whole number on the Richter scale compare to the one before it? 5 times-example-1
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The Richter scale is logarithmic, meaning that for every whole number increase on the Richter scale, the 'power' of the earthquake increases by a factor of 10.

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