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How did earthquakes used to be measured?
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By the amount of damage the did
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How are earthquakes measured now?
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The Richter Scale
Ranges from 1 - 10 but the numbers aren't weighted equally 1 = 1 but 10 = 1000,000,000 |
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How do we predict earthquakes?
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Radon gas
- the concentration of radon gas in water will rise Lasers - can see the earth buckle even a few inches |
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How to protect yourself from an earthquake?
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1. Get under a doorway
2. Get outside if you can --- go to a park or open area |
