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What was the Modified Mercalli scale level for the Chilean earthquake 2010?

According to the US Geological survey, the maximum intensity of the magnitude 9.5 Chilean earthquake of 1960 was rated as XI on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale which are described as very disastrous or extreme events which are likely to cause significant damage to structures. Please see the related link for details.


Does the whole world shakes when am earthquake happens?

Yes, although the vibrations (known more correctly as seismic waves) can not be felt by humans all over the world as they are far too small and are instead detected and recorded by very sensitive machines known as seismometers.


What does an earthquake feel like?

An earthquake can feel like shaking or trembling of the ground. It may be accompanied by a rolling or swaying motion, similar to being on a boat. The intensity and duration of shaking can vary depending on the magnitude of the earthquake.


What type of data do geologists use to locate an earthquake's epicenter?

Seismologists use the data from triangulated seismographs to locate an earthquake's epicenter. The difference in time between the arrival of p and s waves at a seismometer tells the distance to the epicenter of an earthquake. To get the exact location, scientists must collect data from at least three seismometers. The point where all three circles is the epicenter of the earthquake. +++ The Epicentre is generally obvious: it is the point of maximum disturbance on the surface. The centre of the actual slip is the Focus, and this has to be calculated from seismograph data by triangulating from wave velocities.


What is the name of the most recent major earthquake in the world?

japans earthquake. it led to the tsunami. so it is the most severe,and most major earthquake.

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What was the Modified Mercalli scale level for the Chilean earthquake 2010?

According to the US Geological survey, the maximum intensity of the magnitude 9.5 Chilean earthquake of 1960 was rated as XI on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale which are described as very disastrous or extreme events which are likely to cause significant damage to structures. Please see the related link for details.


Does the whole world shakes when am earthquake happens?

Yes, although the vibrations (known more correctly as seismic waves) can not be felt by humans all over the world as they are far too small and are instead detected and recorded by very sensitive machines known as seismometers.


What is used to determine the earthquakes intensity?

Seismologists estimate earthquake intensity based on the reports of witnesses on the level of felt ground movement, on the amount of damage caused by an earthquake and also based on the ground accelerations as measured by seismometers. The scale used to define earthquake intensity in much of the world is the Modified Mercalli scale (before this, a scale known as the Rossi-Forel scale was used). In Europe the Macroseismic scale is in use.


What is the main jainism country?

india has the maximum number of jain's in the whole world


What does an earthquake feel like?

An earthquake can feel like shaking or trembling of the ground. It may be accompanied by a rolling or swaying motion, similar to being on a boat. The intensity and duration of shaking can vary depending on the magnitude of the earthquake.


Can a earthquake blow up the world?

No. It is impossible for an earthquake to blow up the world...


Largest earthquake in world?

The largest earthquake in the world was the 1960 Voldivic earthquake. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. It rated 9.5 on the magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon.


Why do not any of you know the answer for what time eartquakes occur?

About 300 or so measurable earthquakes occur around the world each day. So far, it is not possible to predict the time when an earthquake will occur. The best scientists can do is predict the frequency (once in how many years) an earthquake of a specific intensity will occur on a given fault line.


Is Japan earthquake 2011 the biggest earthquake in the world?

No. The earthquake that caused the Tsunami in Indonesia in 2004 was a bigger earthquake than the one that hit Japan.


What type of data do geologists use to locate an earthquake's epicenter?

Seismologists use the data from triangulated seismographs to locate an earthquake's epicenter. The difference in time between the arrival of p and s waves at a seismometer tells the distance to the epicenter of an earthquake. To get the exact location, scientists must collect data from at least three seismometers. The point where all three circles is the epicenter of the earthquake. +++ The Epicentre is generally obvious: it is the point of maximum disturbance on the surface. The centre of the actual slip is the Focus, and this has to be calculated from seismograph data by triangulating from wave velocities.


What was the time of the Japanese earthquake?

Japan has earthquakes daily. The whole country is in a very active seismic area, and have the densest seismic network in the world which records earthquake activity. The massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake that happened off the coast of Japan on Friday, March 11th 2011 was at 2:46pm local time or 05:46 GMT.