Question

Help Please @iGreen @Joel_the_boss
Explain how the energy released by an earthquake is related to the magnitude of the quake?

Answer 1

I said the magnitude measures the earthquake's strength based on seismic waves and the movement of faults. The energy also streghthens

Answer 2

@Joel_the_boss

Answer 3

Ok first do you know energy is created or do you know the definition of energy?

Answer 4

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/mag_vs_int.php

I found a Government website that explain your question perfectly. It is sure to help and take about half the time I would in explaining. ;)

Do you need anything else? :)

Answer 5

I know this website :D, we had to predict an earthquake that was going to happen using this website with lots of evidence gee thanks ;)

Answer 6

And i probably do need some more help @Joel_the_boss, but not now at least