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Which statement describes the moment magnitude scale?
It measures only small earthquakes.
It uses data collected by a seismograph.
It shows only the strength of seismic waves that were produced.
It determines the amount of damage caused by an earthquake.
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It uses data collected by a seismograph.
Moment magnitude (Mw) is calculated from the seismic moment, which is derived from seismograph recordings and fault parameters and represents the total energy released by an earthquake.
Moment magnitude (Mw) is calculated from the seismic moment, which is derived from seismograph recordings and fault parameters and represents the total energy released by an earthquake.
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