moment magnitude scale


Definition: Meaning of, moment magnitude scale in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈməʊm(ə)nt ˈmaɡnɪtjuːd skeɪl /

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  1. a successor to the Richter scale geology a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 that enables seismologists to compare the energy released by different earthquakes on the basis of the area of the geological fault that ruptured in the quake
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