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Magnitude and intensity are two measures used to describe earthquakes, but they are not the same thing. Magnitude is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake, while intensity is a measure of the strength of shaking at a particular location. Magnitude is determined using seismographs, whRead more
Magnitude and intensity are two measures used to describe earthquakes, but they are not the same thing. Magnitude is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake, while intensity is a measure of the strength of shaking at a particular location. Magnitude is determined using seismographs, while intensity is determined by analyzing the effects of the earthquake on structures and the ground. Magnitude is expressed on the Richter scale, while intensity is described using the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale. Both magnitude and intensity are important for understanding the impact of earthquakes and for designing earthquake-resistant structures.
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