Which Is Not a Criterion for Determining an Earthquake's Mercalli

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is not a criterion for determining an earthquake's Mercalli intensity?

• A) secondary effects like ground rupture or landslides
• B) descriptions of the event
• C) amplitude of the maximum seismic wave
• D) damage done to buildings

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