The___________ magnitude scale is a measure of the energy released as judged from the amplitude of the largest seismic wave. It does not directly measure the extent of building damage.
A) modified Mercalli
B) open- ended Richter
C) moment magnitude
D) shaklee natural

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The open-ended Richter scale measures the amplitude of the largest seismic wave, which is related to the energy released by an earthquake, but it does not directly measure building damage.

The___________ Magnitude Scale Is a Measure of the Energy Released