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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.

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What scale would most likely be used to tell how much earthquake damage was done to homes and other buildings?

The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale is commonly used to assess earthquake damage to buildings and structures. This scale measures the intensity of shaking felt at a given location and categorizes the damage caused based on a set of criteria.


What is the name of the scale that rates earthquake damage at a particular location?

The scale that rates earthquake damage at a particular location is called the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale. It measures the intensity of shaking and resulting damage felt at a specific location during an earthquake, rather than the earthquake's magnitude.


What is the type of earthquake that does damage to roads and buildings?

The type of earthquake that causes damage to roads and buildings is typically a strong or major earthquake. These earthquakes have higher magnitudes and release more energy, leading to more intense shaking that can result in structural damage to infrastructure like roads and buildings.


What was the mercalli scale in Sichuan earthquake?

The Mercalli intensity scale measures the intensity of shaking and damage caused by an earthquake. The intensity of the Sichuan earthquake in 2008 was estimated to be around VII to IX on the Mercalli scale, indicating severe to violent shaking that led to widespread damage and casualties in the region.


The epicenter of an earthquake is the point on the earth's surface?

The intensity of an earthquake measures the effect of an earthquake

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What does earthquake intensity measures?

Damage done


Which scale provides intensity maps of earthquake damage?

The seismic scale that measures the intensity of earthquake damage is called the Mercalli intensity scale. This scale measures the effect an earthquake has on people and surroundings.


Describe the damage on earthquake does?

you are done!


What Measures the amount of structural and geological damage an earthquake causes?

Intensity.


What scale would most likely be used to tell how much earthquake damage was done to homes and other buildings?

The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale is commonly used to assess earthquake damage to buildings and structures. This scale measures the intensity of shaking felt at a given location and categorizes the damage caused based on a set of criteria.


How they figure out how much damage was done by an earthquake?

Mercalli Scale


Where did the greatest damage was done by an earthquake?

i think it Haiti or christchurch


A sentence with the word damage?

Examples:What was the extent of the damage done to the vehicle? The earthquake has caused a lot of damage.


How does the mercalli scale best demonstrate the power and the destructive nature of earthquake?

The Richter scale measures the force of earthquakes mechanically. The Mercalli scale measures the damage caused by earthquakes. The location of the epicenter of an earthquake can result in a great variation in damage amounts.


Where is the most damage done when an earthquake occurs?

The surface that is right above the epicenter of the earthquake,or the place that is right above where the earthquake starts.


What is the name of the scale that rates earthquake damage at a particular location?

The scale that rates earthquake damage at a particular location is called the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale. It measures the intensity of shaking and resulting damage felt at a specific location during an earthquake, rather than the earthquake's magnitude.


How does the Mercalli scale best demonstrate the power and the destructive nature of an earthquake?

The Richter scale measures the force of earthquakes mechanically. The Mercalli scale measures the damage caused by earthquakes. The location of the epicenter of an earthquake can result in a great variation in damage amounts.