About how many more times more energy would an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale release than an earthquake measuring 5.0? A. 40 B. 10,000 C. 31,600 D. 1,000,000 E. 40,000,000

Explanation:

9.0 and greaterAt or near total destruction – severe damage or collapse to all buildings. Heavy damage and shaking extends to distant locations. Permanent changes in ground topography.One per 10 to 50 years

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