What is the difference between the Richter and Mercalli scales? Is it possible for an earthquake to
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What is the difference between the Richter and Mercalli scales? Is it possible for an earthquake to register a very high Mercalli number and a not so high Richter number and vice versa? How so? And how does the 2010 Haitian Earthquake fit into this discussion?
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The Richter and Mercalli scales are two different ways of measuring earthquakes and yes its possible for an earthquake to have a high Mercalli rating but a low Richter magnitude and vice versa Lets un...View the full answer
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