Question

Difference between Richter scale and mercalli scale

Answer 1

the richter scale is an absolute scale whenever an earthquake is recorded it will measure the same on the richter scale II the modified mercalli scale measures how people feel and react to the shaking of an earthquake it is sufficient to distinguish between small moderate on large earthquakes .

Answer 2

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Mercalli Scale vs. Richter Scale. While the Mercalli scale describes the intensity of an earthquake based on its observed effects, the Richter scale describes the earthquake's magnitude by measuring the seismic waves that cause the earthquake. The two scales have different applications and measurement techniques.