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    How Is the Mercalli Intensity Scale Used to Determine the Magnitude
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How Is the Mercalli Intensity Scale Used to Determine the Magnitude

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How is the Mercalli intensity scale used to determine the magnitude of an earthquake? What errors might be associated with this technique?

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