Activity 2: How do we differ? Magnitude and intensity are the terms used to describe the size and strength of an earthquake How are they different? Direction: Write each description under the term it refers to Use your answer sheet amount of seismic energy released does not express damage indicates extent of damage ► determined from observable effects values are variable over the area value is the same over the area provides a direct indication of the 2 shaking uses the Mercalli scale or PEIS uses the Richter scale Magnitude Intensity 12
