2.2B Flashcards
1
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What is the Mercalli Scale?
A
It measures the experienced impacts of an earthquake. It is measured from I-XII, and is based of responses such as damage to structures, movement of furniture, and people awakening.
2
Q
What is the moment magnitude scale?
A
It is a modern measure used by seismologists to describe earthquakes in terms of energy released. It is measured from 0-9.
3
Q
What is a tectonic hazard profile?
A
A technique used to try to understand the physical characteristics of different types of hazards, for example, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes.
