Consider the following statements:
(A) Richter magnitude is based upon the amplitude of the largest seismic wave produced during an earthquake
(B) An earthquake with Richter magnitude 7 producers 10 times larger displacement on the seismogram than does a magnitude 6
(C) S‐waves travel faster than P waves through solid materials
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
(A) and (B) Only
2
(B) and (C) Only
3
(A) and (C) Only
4
(A), (B) and (C)