What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

P waves are stronger than S waves and can go through all states of matter. Unlike S waves which is weaker than P waves and can only go through solids.

Which scale measures the intensity of an earthquake?

Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

What does the magnitude measure of a earthquake?

The amount of strength an earthquake causes.

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Question	Answer
What is the difference between P waves and S waves?	P waves are stronger than S waves and can go through all states of matter. Unlike S waves which is weaker than P waves and can only go through solids.
Which scale measures the intensity of an earthquake?	Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
What is the study of earthquakes?	Seismology
What does the magnitude measure of a earthquake?	The amount of strength an earthquake causes.