Northridge, California 1994

Northridge, California 1994

• Northridge, California 1994

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Magnitude is a quantitative measurement that estimates the energy released.

• Magnitude is a quantitative measurement that estimates the energy released.
• Richter Scale
• Moment Magnitude
• Intensity is a qualitative measurement that evaluates the degree of earthquake shaking perceived by individuals
• Modified Mercalli Scale

Mercalli Scale (Giuseppi Mercalli 1902) measures the intensity of a quake by using observed affects of ground movement.

• Mercalli Scale (Giuseppi Mercalli 1902) measures the intensity of a quake by using observed affects of ground movement.

Ground shaking

• Ground shaking

• Liquefaction

• Aftershocks

• Fire

• Tsunamis