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When seismographs are received at a station, the seismograph records the vibrations on paper in the form of lines. The height of the lines traced on paper is a measure of the energy released by the earthquake, also known as its

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Magnitude

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The height of the lines traced on paper is a measure of the energy released by the earthquake, also known as its "Magnitude"

Usually, the Magnitude" of vibration can be calculated by multiplying the vibration value by itself (10 x 10) and then double it.

Hence, in this case, the correct answer to the question is "Magnitude"

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