The main difference between the Richter scale and the Mercalli intensity scale is _____.


-the Richter measures up to an 8.0 scale while the Mercalli measures up to 12

-the Richter measures multiple sources of energy being released while the Mercalli measures energy released from the epicenter or focus

-the Richter measures the energy released from an earthquake while the Mercalli measures the effects of an earthquake

-There is no real difference between these scales