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Which of the the following measures an earthquakes intensity based on the observed effects on people and structures?
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What is a sesmograph?
A seismograph is an instrument used to record vibrations in or on a planet.
What measures an earthquake's intensity based on the observed effects on people and structures?
Richter scale, Modified Mercalli scale, Centigrade scale, and the Moment Magnitude scale
What is a seisograph?
It measures size and strength of the earth when earthquakes happen...
What kind of scale measures earthquakes according to the level of damage?
The rIchter scale measures the damage level of an earthquake
How does the Richter scale differ from the Marcalli intensity scale?
Richter scale measures magnitude of an earthquake, while Marcalli scale measures the strength of an earthquake.
What is the Rithcher scale?
It measures an Earthquakes intensity
Does the Richter scale measure intensity?
Yes it does. The Richter Scale measures intensity for earthquakes!!
What is a tornado on the Richter scale?
That is impossible as the Richter scale is for measuring earthquakes.
What measures the intensity of earthquakes in terms of isotherms the Richter scale the Celsius scale or barometric pressure?
Richter scale
Why do we record seismic waves?
To try to predict earthquakes, and get advanced warning of them.
What number system is used to describe a quake?
There are two systems that measure earthquakes. The Richter scale measures the moment magnitude, and the Mercalli scale measures the intensity of an earthquake.
What measures the damage done by an earthquake?
The modified mercalli intensity scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake and is in part derived from the damage done to building and other structures.
What is a sesmograph?
A seismograph is an instrument used to record vibrations in or on a planet.
Difference between intensity and magnitude?
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released by the earthquake - it is an absolute value and does not vary with where it is measured. Intensity measures the strength of the shaking at a particular location and will vary with distance, substrate conditions and other factors. It is a subjective measure which depends on observation, not measurement. The reference below sets it all out for you.Is also an answer but here's another answer:This is my answer:D(Magnitude / Intensity Comparison)(Magnitude and Intensity measure different characteristics of earthquakes. Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake. Magnitude is determined from measurements on seismographs while Intensity measures the strength of shaking produced by the earthquake at a certain location. Intensity is determined from effects on people, human structures, and the natural environment.)
Is seismograph a type of technology?
A seismograph is an instrument that measures the intensity of earthquakes. Seismograph technology would refer to the science involved with the design or improvement of the instrument.
What scales uses roman numerals from 1 to 12 and a detailed description of the effects the earthquake has on people?
It is the Richter Magnitude Scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes.
What is the richtor scale?
the scale used to measure the intensity of earthquakes
