Cause of a Richter scale blip NYT Crossword Clue
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Updated Sep 10, 2024
Cause of a Richter scale blip NYT Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Cause of a Richter scale blip NYT for the September 10, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 5 letters
- Start with S and end with M.
- Possible solutions are SAGUM,SATEM,SEISM.
Answer
The answer to the Cause of a Richter scale blip NYT crossword clue is "SEISM."
The crossword clue "Cause of a Richter scale blip" with the answer "SEISM" refers to the occurrence of a seismic event, such as an earthquake or tremor, that is detected by seismographs. The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes, quantifying the energy released during these natural events.
A "blip" on the Richter scale represents a sudden spike or disturbance caused by ground movements associated with seismic activity. The word "seism" comes from the Greek word "seismos," meaning "shake" or "quake," which aptly describes the shaking of the earth that results in the Richter scale's readings.
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