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Prepare a table showing the features of earthquakes having different intensities.

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The features of earthquakes having different intensities

Richter ScaleResults
From 1 to 3We don’t experience the tremors of the quake, but it is recorded in the seismograph.
From 3 to 4Tremors are felt by us.
from 4 to 5Small objects fall to the ground. Doors and windows shake.
From 5 to 6Weak buildings are damaged.
From 6 to 7Strong tremors are experienced in a large area. Weak buildings collapse.
From 7 to 8Comparatively strong earthquake – large scale destruction takes place over a large area. Even strong building may collapse. May cause a Tsunami.
From 8 to 9Strong earthquake causes devastation at a radius of 100 km from the epicenter.
Above 9Extremely strong earthquake. Such quakes have been rare.



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