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Mention the range of mercalli scale.
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The range of the Mercalli scale, which measures the intensity of an earthquake based on observed effects and damage, is from I to XII (1 to 12). I indicates an earthquake that is detected only by seismographs, with no noticeable damage, while XII indicates total destruction of all buildings.
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Chapter 7: Earthquakes - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 69]
