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The magnitude M of an earthquake is given. a. Find the earthquake intensity I in terms of the zero-level earthquake intensity lo. b. Find the energy released by the earthquake. M = 7.3

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The magnitude M of an earthquake is given.
a. Find the earthquake intensity I in terms of the zero-level earthquake intensity lo-
b. Find the energy released by the earthquake.
M = 7.3

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