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Physical Geography: Earth Structure and Landforms
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Which of the following scales is used for measuring the intensity of earthquake?
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Mercalli
💡 Explanation:
The intensity scale (range varies from 1-12) takes into account the visible damage caused by the event and is named after Mercalli, an Italian seismologist.