Question

What does the Mercalli scale measure that the Richter scale does not?

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Option C: Intensity of shaking and damage

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Intensity of shaking and damage”.

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake, while the Mercalli scale measures its intensity.

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