Q. Consider the following statements:
- Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake.
- Jishin is the Japanese word for earthquake.
- Hypocentre is the location below the earth’s surface where the rupture of the fault begins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 & 3
Notes:
- The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake. Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale measures the intensity of the earthquake based on observational trends.
- Jishin is the Japanese word for earthquake.
- Hypocentre or focus is the location below the earth’s surface where the rupture of the fault begins.