The following illustrates the difference between the Richter and seismograph scale:
Seismograph
Richter scale
is Used to measure and record the vibrations of earthquakes.
Used to indicate the intensity of an earthquake.
Used to measure the movements associated with the ground like seismic waves which resulted in an earthquake and volcanic eruptions.
Used to quantify the energy that is released during an earthquake.
Question : What is the scale used for measuring the intensity of the earthquake ?
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