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What is the difference between earthquake magnitude and earthquake intensity?

A. Intensity describes the amount of damage caused, and magnitude describes the amount of force on the crust.
B. Magnitude describes the amount of damage caused, and intensity describes the amount of force on the crust.
C. Magnitude describes the overall strength, and intensity describes what is felt locally.
D. Intensity describes the overall strength, and magnitude describes what is felt locally.



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Final answer:

Magnitude measures earthquake energy release, while intensity gauges shaking and damage at specific locations.


Explanation:

Magnitude is a measure of the amount of energy released by an earthquake, while intensity is a measure of the amount of shaking experienced and damage done at a particular location. Magnitude is determined using scales like the Moment Magnitude Intensity Scale, estimating the total energy released, whereas intensity is assessed based on what people feel and the damage inflicted.


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