How does the Mercalli demostrates the power and the destructive nsture of an earthquake?

Answer 1

The Mercalli Intensity Scale measures the effects and damage caused by an earthquake based on human observations and structural impacts rather than on instrumental data. It ranges from I (not felt) to XII (total destruction), reflecting the earthquake's intensity as experienced by people and the extent of damage to buildings and landscapes. This scale illustrates the earthquake's power and destructive nature by providing qualitative descriptions of how different intensities affect various locations, highlighting the variability in experience based on distance from the epicenter and local building structures.