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Understanding Mercalli and Richter Scales by buckss79 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses two scales used to measure earthquakes: 1. The Mercalli scale measures earthquake intensity based on the effects on people and structures. Intensity is represented by Roman numerals from I to XII. 2. The Richter scale measures earthquake magnitude based on the amplitude of waves recorded by seismographs. Higher magnitudes indicate more severe shaking. 3. Earthquakes of similar magnitudes can have different intensities depending on location and the structures and environment affec
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