modified Mercalli intensity scale
seismic scale used for measuring the intensity and effects of an earthquake
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Summary
modified Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale[1]. It draws 8,072 Wikipedia views per month (seismic scale category, ranking #1 of 2).[2]
Key Facts
- Named after: Giuseppe Mercalli[3]
- Commons category: Mercalli scale[4]
- Has part(s): Mercalli scale I[5], Mercalli scale II[6], Mercalli scale III[7], Mercalli scale IV[8], Mercalli scale V[9], Mercalli scale VI[10], Mercalli scale VII[11], Mercalli scale VIII[12], Mercalli scale IX[13], Mercalli scale X[14], Mercalli scale XI[15], Mercalli scale XII[16]
- Described by source: Modified Mercalli intensity scale of 1931[17]
- Main Wikidata property: P2784[18]
- Different from: Mercalli–Cancani–Sieberg scale[19], Rossi–Forel scale[20], Medvedev–Sponheuer–Karnik scale[21], Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale[22], European Macroseismic Scale[23]
Why It Matters
modified Mercalli intensity scale has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] It is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]