measuring an earthquake

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August 26th, 2014 at 10:25:57 PM permalink
reno
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What unit is currently used by most modern seismologists to measure major earthquakes?
August 26th, 2014 at 11:14:20 PM permalink
1nickelmiracle
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Seems like a trick question, so my guess the bigot scale.

Moment-magnitude scale
August 26th, 2014 at 11:28:33 PM permalink
Pacomartin
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Decibel was named in honor of who?

Alexander Graham Bell
August 26th, 2014 at 11:56:20 PM permalink
1nickelmiracle
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Quote: Pacomartin
Decibel was named in honor of who?

Alexander Graham Bell
Mr.Decibel