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What is the difference between the magnitude and the intensity of an earthquake?

by Guest2633  |  12 years, 9 month(s) ago

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I want to know the difference between magnitude and the intensity of an earth quake?

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  1. Guest2313
    The Intensity scale is designed to describe the effects of an earthquake, at a given place, on natural features, on industrial installations and on human beings. The intensity differs from the magnitude which is related to the energy released by an earthquake

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