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Apply your understanding of earthquake magnitude and frequency to interpret the graph below and fin- statement. A Hstory of Larye Yarthquakes Che 9.5 A Kanchana 7.5 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1060 1000 1970 1900 Year Ds CAT o

Apply your understanding of earthquake magnitude and frequency to interpret the graph below and fin- statement. A Hstory of Larye Yarthquakes Che 9.5 A Kanchana 7.5 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1060 1000 1970 1900 Year Ds CAT o

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Apply your understanding of earthquake magnitude and frequency to interpret the graph below and find the TRUE statement. EUSGS A Hlstory Of Large Earthquakes Chle 9.5 Kanchana Su an L05 7.5 1900 1010 1920 1930 1040 1050 1000 1970 1900 1900 2000 2010 Vear he w Am h Anen, RI.010 A. Wadati-Benioff 2ones host the largest magnitude earthquakes. B. Recurrence interval (return period) is inversely related to magnitude. C. There are very few small-magnitude earthquakes that occur between 0-50 km depth. D. Smaller magnitude events have a longer recurrence interval (return period). E. Earthquakes between depths of 150-300 km are the most abundant earthquakes recorded. apnubey
Transcribed Image Text:Apply your understanding of earthquake magnitude and frequency to interpret the graph below and find the TRUE statement. EUSGS A Hlstory Of Large Earthquakes Chle 9.5 Kanchana Su an L05 7.5 1900 1010 1920 1930 1040 1050 1000 1970 1900 1900 2000 2010 Vear he w Am h Anen, RI.010 A. Wadati-Benioff 2ones host the largest magnitude earthquakes. B. Recurrence interval (return period) is inversely related to magnitude. C. There are very few small-magnitude earthquakes that occur between 0-50 km depth. D. Smaller magnitude events have a longer recurrence interval (return period). E. Earthquakes between depths of 150-300 km are the most abundant earthquakes recorded. apnubey
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