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Mercalli scale [ˈmɜːkælɪˌskeɪl] N

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He is best remembered for the Mercalli scale for measuring earthquakes which is still used today.
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The Mercalli scale classified earthquakes from 1 to 12, depending on how buildings and people responded to the tremor.
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Intensity of shaking is measured on the modified Mercalli scale.
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The intensity of the quake is today estimated at 10 or 11 on the Mercalli scale.
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