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which statement about earthquakes is not true? earthquakes occur when rocks of the asthenosphere rupture along a fault. an earthquake of magnitude 4 on the richter scale is 100 times greater than an earthquake of magnitude 2. an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 on the richter scale occurs about once every year. the ring of fire describes a geological circle on earth where earthquakes are likely to occur.

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It's an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 on the Richter scale occurs about once every year

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