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Differentiate between the ‘intensity’ and ‘magnitude’ of an earthquake and explain its varying impact in different parts of India.

  • UPSC 2014
  • Contemporary Issues

What is measured. Magnitude measures the energy released at the source; intensity measures the effect observed at a place - shaking felt, damage done, ground behaviour.

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