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Why do we need 2 scales to measure earthquakes?
The Richter Scale and the Mercalli Scale. Also, what is the difference?
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- 9 years agoFavorite Answer
The Richter scale is an objective quantifiable measure of the magnitude (amount of energy released) of an earthquake. Measured using devices called seismographs
The Modified Mercalli Scale is a subjective measure of the intesity (destructive force) of an earthquake. Mercalli Scale ratings are typically assigned by an assessment of physical damage and eyewitness accounts of the quake.
