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The Fujita Intensity Scale, developed by late T. Theodore Fujita (University of Chicago) is used for measuring the intensity of:<\/p>\n

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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 It was later superseded by the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale).<\/section>\n
The question specifically mentions the scale developed by T. Theodore Fujita for measuring intensity.<\/section>\n
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).<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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″] This question was previously asked in UPSC Geoscientist – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online The Fujita Scale, developed by T. Theodore Fujita, is a scale used to classify the … <\/p>\n

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