Definition of Mercalli scale in English:

Mercalli scale

nounməːˈkalimərˈkalē ˌskāl

A twelve-point scale for expressing the local intensity of an earthquake, ranging from I (virtually imperceptible) to XII (total destruction).
Example sentencesExamples
- The Mercalli scale measures the effect of an earthquake rather than its intensity.
- Intensities on the Mercalli scale are usually shown in Roman numerals, a convention worth preserving because it helps to distinguish intensity ratings from magnitude ratings.
- There was no determination of the size of the earthquake on May 18, 1980, at Mount St. Helens on the Mercalli scale; because that scale depends of the type of destruction to such things as buildings, walls and roads; and there were few buildings, walls or roads around Mount St. Helens.
- The Mercalli scale is based on observations at the site and therefore reflects the effects of soil conditions, distance from the epicenter, etc.
- The Modified Mercalli scale is designed to describe the effects of an earthquake, at a given place, on natural features, on industrial installations and on human beings.

Origin

1920s: named after Giuseppe Mercalli (1850–1914), Italian geologist.

Definition of Mercalli scale in US English:

Mercalli scale

nounmərˈkalē ˌskāl

A twelve-point scale for expressing the local intensity of an earthquake, ranging from I (virtually imperceptible) to XII (total destruction).
Example sentencesExamples
- The Mercalli scale is based on observations at the site and therefore reflects the effects of soil conditions, distance from the epicenter, etc.
- Intensities on the Mercalli scale are usually shown in Roman numerals, a convention worth preserving because it helps to distinguish intensity ratings from magnitude ratings.
- The Mercalli scale measures the effect of an earthquake rather than its intensity.
- There was no determination of the size of the earthquake on May 18, 1980, at Mount St. Helens on the Mercalli scale; because that scale depends of the type of destruction to such things as buildings, walls and roads; and there were few buildings, walls or roads around Mount St. Helens.
- The Modified Mercalli scale is designed to describe the effects of an earthquake, at a given place, on natural features, on industrial installations and on human beings.

Origin

1920s: named after Giuseppe Mercalli (1850–1914), Italian geologist.

单词	Mercalli scale
释义	Definition of Mercalli scale in English: Mercalli scale nounməːˈkalimərˈkalē ˌskāl A twelve-point scale for expressing the local intensity of an earthquake, ranging from I (virtually imperceptible) to XII (total destruction). Example sentencesExamples The Mercalli scale measures the effect of an earthquake rather than its intensity. Intensities on the Mercalli scale are usually shown in Roman numerals, a convention worth preserving because it helps to distinguish intensity ratings from magnitude ratings. There was no determination of the size of the earthquake on May 18, 1980, at Mount St. Helens on the Mercalli scale; because that scale depends of the type of destruction to such things as buildings, walls and roads; and there were few buildings, walls or roads around Mount St. Helens. The Mercalli scale is based on observations at the site and therefore reflects the effects of soil conditions, distance from the epicenter, etc. The Modified Mercalli scale is designed to describe the effects of an earthquake, at a given place, on natural features, on industrial installations and on human beings. Origin 1920s: named after Giuseppe Mercalli (1850–1914), Italian geologist. Definition of Mercalli scale in US English: Mercalli scale nounmərˈkalē ˌskāl A twelve-point scale for expressing the local intensity of an earthquake, ranging from I (virtually imperceptible) to XII (total destruction). Example sentencesExamples The Mercalli scale is based on observations at the site and therefore reflects the effects of soil conditions, distance from the epicenter, etc. Intensities on the Mercalli scale are usually shown in Roman numerals, a convention worth preserving because it helps to distinguish intensity ratings from magnitude ratings. The Mercalli scale measures the effect of an earthquake rather than its intensity. There was no determination of the size of the earthquake on May 18, 1980, at Mount St. Helens on the Mercalli scale; because that scale depends of the type of destruction to such things as buildings, walls and roads; and there were few buildings, walls or roads around Mount St. Helens. The Modified Mercalli scale is designed to describe the effects of an earthquake, at a given place, on natural features, on industrial installations and on human beings. Origin 1920s: named after Giuseppe Mercalli (1850–1914), Italian geologist.
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