Earthquake A is classified as a 3 on the Richter Scale.Earthquake B is classified as a 6.How many times more energy has Earthquake B released than Earthquake A?

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Each whole number increase on the Richter scale represents a tenfold increase in measured amplitude and roughly 31.6 times more energy release. Therefore, an increase from 3 to 6 (3 whole numbers) on the Richter scale means the energy release is 31.6^3 times greater, which is approximately 33,000 times more energy.

Earthquake a Is Classified as a 3 on the Richter