Richter and Mercalli Scales Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Richter Scale measure?
A
Amount of energy released (magnitude)
2
Q
What does the Mercalli Scale measure?
A
The effects of an earthquake, damage done
3
Q
How many levels does the Richter Scale have?
Mercalli?
A
Richter- 9
Mercalli- 12
4
Q
What type of data does the Mercalli Scale use?
Richter?
A
Mercalli- Qualitative (eye witness)
Richter- Quantitative (precise), measured with seismeters
5
Q
What do the Scales have in common?
A
As the levels increase so does the damage
6
Q
How does the Richter Scale work?
A
Logarithmic, each level is 10 times stronger than the previous
