TopicEarthquake
do lon · /ɗo˧˦ lən˦˥/
độ lớn
do lon/ɗo˧˦ lən˦˥/noun
number that shows how strong an earthquake is at its source
số đo độ mạnh của động đất tại nguồn
Different from intensity, which describes shaking felt on the surface.
Khác với cường độ, mô tả rung lắc cảm nhận trên mặt đất.
Examples
The magnitude of the quake was reported as 6.5.
Even a moderate magnitude can damage old buildings.
Agencies release magnitude estimates within minutes.
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