Amount of destruction caused by an earthquake is measured by:भूकंप द्वारा हुए विनाश की मात्रा किसके द्वारा मापी जाती है?
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Correct answer: D. Mercalli Scaleमरकैली स्केल
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The Richter (magnitude) scale measures the energy released at the source. The (Modified) Mercalli Scale rates intensity – the observed shaking and damage at a place – on a I–XII scale, so it measures the destruction caused.रिक्टर (परिमाण) स्केल उद्गम पर मुक्त ऊर्जा को मापता है। (संशोधित) मरकैली स्केल किसी स्थान पर अनुभूत कंपन और क्षति के आधार पर तीव्रता को I–XII पैमाने पर मापता है, अतः यह हुए विनाश को मापता है।More People, Development and Environment questions
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