Characterizing an earthquake
Prevention of major risks and natural hazards – Seismic risk
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Characterizing an earthquake
Prevention of major risks and natural hazards – Seismic risk

Author : Williams PAUCHET

Publication date: May 10, 2022 | Lire en français

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5. Characterizing an earthquake

5.1 Intensity and magnitude

Intensity and magnitude are measures of the effects of earthquakes (figure 9 ):

.Diagram of the development of an earthquake
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