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what is the scale used to measure the amount of energy released during an earthquake?
moment scale
dresseli scale
richter scale
mercalli scale
The Richter scale measures the magnitude (energy released) of an earthquake. The Mercalli scale measures the intensity (effects on people and structures). The Dresseli scale is not a standard earthquake - related scale. The moment scale is also a measure of earthquake magnitude but is more complex and based on seismic moment. The Richter scale is a commonly known scale for earthquake magnitude (energy release).
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