The Mercalli Scale Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Mercalli scale measure?
A
The impacts of an earthquake
2
Q
How are the impacts measured?
A
Using observations of the event, e.g. reports and photos
3
Q
What is the scale between?
A
1 and 12
4
Q
On the scale, what is a 1 and 12 earthquake like?
A
1 - earthquake is only detected by instruments
12 - earthquake that causes total destruction
