Earthquake intensity Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

Question 1

The intensity of an earthquake is its impact on

Answer 1

on people, as well as the built and natural environments

Question 2

What is the scale to measure earthquake intensity

Answer 2

Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

Question 3

Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale is used to measure the intensity
The scale goes from

Answer 3

I - XII

one to twelve

Question 4

What are the earthquake intensity 1-3 or I - III

Answer 4

I- Not felt- except by few near focus

II-Weak -felt by only a few people at rest especially on upper floors

III- Weak- felt indoors but people don’t identify it as a earthquake cars might shake

Question 5

What are the earthquake intensity 4-6

IV-VI

Answer 5

IV-light - felt indoors felt by some outdoors
V- moderate-felt by nearly everyone plates smash
Vi-Felt by all furniture moved but damage slight

Question 6

VII-X+ earthquake intensities

Answer 6

VII- damages slight - moderate

VIII-Considerable impact to normal infrastructure

IX- Damage is great and substantial

X+- Most structures except earthquake proof destroyed