What does the Richter scale measure?

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• Generally the number on Richter Scale ranges between –
• The Richter scale expresses an earthquakes
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• What is the name of the scale that measures the effects of an earthquake based on observed damage?
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• Which of these is a structural measure for flood management?
• What type of flood management measure is reforestation?
• Which of the following is a crucial mitigation measure for reducing the frequency of epidemics?
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• How does socio-economic vulnerability exacerbate the impact of disasters?