The Fujita Intensity Scale, developed by late T. Theodore Fujita (Univ

The Fujita Intensity Scale, developed by late T. Theodore Fujita (University of Chicago) is used for measuring the intensity of:

[amp_mcq option1=”Earthquakes” option2=”Rainfall” option3=”Tornadoes” option4=”Volcanic eruptions” correct=”option3″]

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The Fujita Scale, developed by T. Theodore Fujita, is a scale used to classify the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause. It was later superseded by the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale).

The question specifically mentions the scale developed by T. Theodore Fujita for measuring intensity.

Earthquakes are measured using scales like the Richter or Moment Magnitude scale. Rainfall is measured in units of depth. Volcanic eruptions are measured using the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI).

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