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Japan uses a scale that measures the movement[0]. Of course depending on where you are the result changes, but it's a lot more usable for the practical "how muc
by rtpg 1y ago
Japan uses a scale that measures the movement[0]. Of course depending on where you are the result changes, but it's a lot more usable for the practical "how much shaking will be involved here/was involved here".
[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Meteorological_Agency_seismic_intensity_scale https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Meteorological_Agency_se...
- russellbeattie 1y agoHoly crap. That scale definitely makes it pretty clear what the effect of a quake is! Here's the highest level: Intensity: 7 Category: Brutal Description: Standing or moving is only possible by crawling. People may be thrown through the air.