A standard of measurement of earthquake intensity (q.v.). Among systems used are the Mercalli scale, the modified Mercalli scale (see Figure M-9), and the Rossi-Forel scale. Compare Richter scale, a measurement of earthquake magnitude rather than of intensity.
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