Richter and Mercalli scales used to measure earthquakes
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The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes, and the Mercalli scale measures their intensity.
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Contrasting the Richter and Mercalli Scales
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Richter scale and mercalli scale
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The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
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Earthquakes: What? Where? How are they measured? – Deep Geothermal Heat Research
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Richter Scale & Magnitude
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Comparing Mercalli and Richter scales, KS3-4 geography
What is the difference between the Richter Scale and the Mercalli Scale? - Quora
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Measuring earthquakes: the difference between magnitude and intensity
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Earthquake Scales - Mercalli scale vs Richter scale
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Measuring of Earthquakes
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Mercalli Scale vs Richter Scale - Difference and Comparison