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Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale ranges from _________(a) I-XII(b) I-V(c) I-IX(d) I-VIIIThe question was posed to me in a job interview.Asked question is from Earthquake Terminology and Seismic Effects on Buildings topic in division Earthquake Resistant Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

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The CORRECT choice is (a) I-XII

Explanation: Intensity of earthquakes is assigned as Roman Capital NUMERALS. There two intensity scales commonly used are the MSK scale and the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. Both these scales range from I-XII, with I corresponding to the least perceptive and XII corresponding to the most severe.



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